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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 2008
Page
6
City crews repaired large potholes in front of the County courthouse and at the Chesterfield Park intersection. Residents note these efforts show practical work by boards and committees, aiming for tangible benefits beyond administrative debates on trees and the historic district. The trafic circle near the courthouse was paved on June 14.
Resident voices urge Ken County to pave numerous dirt roads that have remained unpaved while frequent repaving of other streets continues. Local groups highlight the need for safer, durable surfaces across several neighborhoods.
Residents criticize recent pavement work near the courthouse at Park Avenue and Chesterfield for not digging two to three feet deeper on the curve. The faulty curve causes hazardous potholes and prompts questions about repaving already paved streets. Eliot Levy at Aiken County Historical Museum receives ongoing praise for his efforts.
A speaker says they would be proud to have an I Believe license plate tag and asserts that others who dislike it have the right to feel that way. No additional facts or context provided.
A resident on Keeron Church Road asks when the road in front of their house will be paved after 12 years of efforts. The caller urges action and mentions the TalkBack hotline for comments, noting items may not be printed and the paper reserves rights.
Grace United Methodist Church hosted coronations for Miss Aiken S C Miss Aiken Teen S C Miss North Augusta S C and Miss North Augusta Teen S C for 2007 08 as they surrendered crowns to successors in teen and miss divisions. Chelsea Smith Lauren Rickabaugh Courtney Turner and Amy Caver earned top honors with congeniality photogenic and swimsuit wins as judges announced runners up and prize packages from local sponsors.
Liza Towell-Boyd and Castello clinched the $25,000 ASG Software/USHJA International Hunter Derby at the Georgia International Horse Park in Conyers on June 20, with Towell-Boyd also praising her 11 year old partner. Her student Sarah Ward finished second on Voltaire, earning a 10-point bonus for precise handiwork.
Amanda's Cafe closes its current location at The Book Stall 413 Hayne Ave with plans to reopen in late August or September as Cafe Renee. Owner Mona Tilmon aims to expand space for catering and classes, considering a downtown site while remaining near the bookstore.
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