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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 2012
Page
3
A reader urges the city of New Ellenton or Aiken County to build a straight, fast connector from Aiken to I-95. They complain about speed traps and confusing back roads and call for road funding to fix Sizemore Avenue while offering a light jab about alignment costs.
Resident notes that crews trimmed low hanging limbs along East Gate from the theater to the Hilton but left dried branches in the median and some in the road. They urge removal or hauling away of debris to restore the area’s appearance.
A reader questions spending on marked and unmarked GMC Envoy sport utility vehicles and argues high fuel costs show tax money diverted from the education budget to the law enforcement budget. The note cites mpg concerns for gas efficiency and compares to the Dodge Charger Hemi.
In Tuesday’s paper readers vent about Aiken needing another Bob Evans restaurant and call for changes to local dining culture. They urge larger restaurant doors and less sugar in tea, criticizing town trends. Some invite comments via a TalkBack hot line or email, though readers’ names are not included.
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Danish born artist Jim Harrison promotes The Palmetto and Its South Carolina Home at Aiken Office Supply and Bookshop Inc. He discusses the palmetto as South Carolina’s state tree and symbol, its coastal inspiration, and Native American uses of the tree. Local resident Gwen Mulligan praises Harrison’s art and secures signed copies. Ben Baugh reports on Aiken Standard coverage.
North Charleston couple George Bryant and Redell Major- Bryant toured Aiken with a traveling slave exhibit at Juneteenth Celebrating the Good News. The event featured re-enactments, speakers, vendors, and educational booths aimed at fostering dialogue about African American history and heritage, with remarks on confronting uncomfortable truths and sharing stories across communities.
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