Public services could improve without higher taxes
Citizens argue public services can improve if impact fees cover new infrastructure costs. Builders and developers oppose the fees, citing increased project costs and potential slowdowns in housing and commercial growth.
Aiken Electric Bulb Delivery Controversy
Aiken Electric Coop failed to send bulbs while promoting mercury content described as pin head size. Claims include 75 percent less electricity use and bulbs lasting ten times longer with about $30 savings per bulb. Public debate cites fireworks at the fairgrounds and opposition from local residents.
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Aiken Electric Coop
Move Graduation to Football Fields
Aiken Standard readers debate moving graduation to outdoor football fields. The discussion questions legality, tradition, and practicality, urging action on scheduling and venue use. Concerns include perceived delays and calls for clearer editorial standards.
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Versatile musicians at Hopelands Summer Concert Series
Wayne Preston and David Weston bring jazz R B and pop flavors to Hopelands Gardens Tonight at 7 pm on the Roland H Windham Performing Arts Stage free and open to the public Sponsored by Their Biggest Fan The duo with Sandra Simmons perform across local venues and are joined by guest acts in a summer series with July to August schedules and park rules plus phone contact for updates and info
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Weston
Hopelands Gardens
Hopelands
Wayne Preston
David Weston
Roland H. Windham
DePriest
U.S. Marine Corps Band
Chris Mangelly
Alysa Smith
The
Aiken Brass
Fort Gordon Dixieland Band
Fabio Mann
Friends
Walgreens seeks annexation for Richland Ave site in Aiken
Aiken City Council will review first reading of an annexation request for 3.42 acres at 3810 Richland Ave W the former Satcher Motors site to general business. Planning Commission recommended approval 5 to 1 citing possible Walgreens redevelopment and a traffic study showing minimal impact with added conditions on medians turn lanes and additional studies.
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Richland Avenue
Cty
Richland Ave
Satcher ‘Motors
City of
Richland
University Parkway
Gregg Highway
Richland Avene
Gregg Avenue
Summit Drive
Planning Commission
Pepper Hill Way
Aiken City Council agenda highlights June 23 meeting
The Aiken City Council agenda outlines old business including annexations and rezonings at 461 Morgan St and 3510 Richland Ave W, zoning amendments, business items, historic marker requests, and multiple variance and special exception applications for addresses across Aiken. Public hearings and BZA planning items are scheduled, with notices to fax or email agendas to Michael Gibbons.
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Aiken Standard
Michael Gibbons
Mgib.com
Aiken City
Board of Zoning Appeals
Park Ave
New Business
Stephanie Butler Bowen
Chatfield St
Sue
Nick Vasileff
S. Boundary
Charleston FE
Steve
Eva Mueller
Rose Hill
Greenville St
BZA
Aiken Standard delivery dates and contact details
The Aiken Standard announces delivery dates for 2008 Sunday Plus subscribers with listed contact numbers for rates and service. Address information for postal inquiries appears and a public notice mentions rate schedules and additional frequencies. The notice also references the ORCA Lottery and cash games with associated times.
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