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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 2011
Page
3
A reader panel voices frustration over tax increases for schools while Aiken County plans to front one million dollars for a new animal shelter. The letter condemns current officials for irrelevant projects and urges recall elections to replace leaders. It also criticizes rude store staff and calls for improved customer service.
A reader voices anger at a proposed tax hike to fund a three million dollar building upgrade and another three million for location issues, accusing officials of waste while blaming education neglect. The letter invites public input via TalkBack hotline and editorial email, noting names will not be published.
Four of the six men connected to a weekend shooting in Crosland Park are in jail. The 21-year-old victim Zaydrean Jackson of Alfred Street was taken to Aiken Regional Medical Centers around 5 30 p m. Investigators say they linked at least six men to the shooting after initial reports of multiple shots fired.
Public Safety officers from Aiken and North Augusta narcotics units and Special Response Team conducted three simultaneous searches for shooting suspects. Three men were detained during the operations. Jeremy Devaughn Forrest, 20, of Aiken, faces second degree assault and battery by a mob. Jose Manuel Serrano, 21, of Aiken, charged with Lafayette Lamont Williams, 17, of Aiken, charged with unlawful carrying of a pistol and possession of a firearm during a crime.
Police say multiple gunshots were fired from more than one weapon in what may be retaliation for a nightclub fight. Late Thursday morning a fourth man was arrested as Dowdy noted Austin Law rence Pollard 21 of Aiken surrendered to police charged with second degree assault and battery by a mob. Juan Antonio Serrano 21 of Aiken is wanted for unlawful carrying of a pistol and second degree assault and battery by a mob. Tiheem Khiry Pollard 20 of Aiken is wanted for discharging firearm into a dwelling pointing or presenting a firearm and unlawful carrying of a pistol.
Area branches formerly Carolina First and Wachovia have switched signs after mergers. Carolina First is now TD Banking with expanded hours and services at 162 Carolinas locations. Wachovia will become Wells Fargo in September, completing its two year retail merge with Wells Fargo.
Newsroom phone 644 2401 with voicemail after hours. Submissions accepted at edtahateehenatenderd com and tobriant aikenstandard com. Publisher and editors listed. EZ Pay rates and delivery dates provided for 2011 Sundays and weekdays.
The deadline to register a business in Aiken County is July 1 for all service and retail operations. Taxes must be paid before registration and noncompliance carries penalties up to 500 dollars and up to 30 days in jail per violation. Contact 642-2081 or visit www aikencountysc gov for details.
Ann LeMay displays new paintings in June at Hitchcock Healthcare. The exhibit features landscapes and portraits in her distinct style, inviting visitors to view throughout the month.
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