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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 2014
Page
3
A reader asks if there is a local place in Aiken to pay for confidential paper shredding. The note also expresses support for decent wages for law officers, noting that pay alone won’t deter crime at home.
A reader argues for a county wide police plan with a council hired chief while sheriff runs jail and courthouse security. The letter endorses text banning driving while texting, criticizes local government tone, and defends gated communities as contributing residents in Aiken.
A reader thanks the person who returned a walking cane left in a buggy and notes picking it up from Customer Service. The letter also praises feature articles on Aiken and adjoining counties and commends the Aiken County Library staff including the children's librarian for helping select books.
North Augusta officials say Brick Pond Park gators will remain as Project Jackson proceeds. City Administrator Todd Glover notes the brick ponds are stormwater mitigation wetlands protected by the Army Corps of Engineers, and Riverkeeper Tonya Bonitatibus stresses habitat protection and ongoing oversight.
Debra Oehlberg earned a community Fourth of July celebration for Aiken with a Destination America contest win. The event at the Aiken Fairgrounds June 28 features free entry, gates at 3 p.m., a 15 to 20 minute display around 9:15 to 9:30 p.m., carnival rides, games and food. Destination America and Atlantic Broadband sponsor the celebration.
Main Office hours and phone numbers for the Aiken Standard are listed along with newsroom and fax contacts. Classifieds can be reached by phone or email. Executive editor and staff contacts are provided for direct inquiries.
Hephzibah man Roland pleaded guilty to reckless homicide in the Jan 29 2013 death of Berry Playford on U S Highway 1. He was sentenced by Circuit Court Judge Doyet Early to eight years in prison and a 5000 dollar fine plus 90 days and 2000 dollars with five years probation. Playford was 51 and died after his motorcycle was struck at 60 mph by a 2011 Dodge Charger.
The Aiken Downtown Development Association teams with the City of Aiken and the Aiken County Farmers Market to host a weekly summer farmers market in The Alley. From June through August, locals can shop produce, support area businesses, and enjoy live music each Thursday 5 to 7 p.m. For details call 803 649 2221.
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