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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 2006
Page
3
Community concerns tie Northside and Northwest Aiken stigma to slow investment and delayed redevelopment. Residents recall the area’s middle class past as suburban growth drew people away. The piece argues targeted, well planned new developments could break the cycle if city faith improves.
Reader asks why a U S flag is not displayed at the DMV office on Richland Avenue and whether all government buildings should fly the national flag. The letter also touches on local zoning, traffic, and community concerns about Aiken's Southside and Northside areas.
Aiken County booster club presidents pressed the School Board for 271444 to fund seven high schools including two added paid football assistants, extended coaching contracts, and return of matching funds to athletic operations. They noted no general athletic funding and compared with Lexington County districts. The board considers budget framework changes and public participation policy.
The Aiken County Public Library hosted the Let's Talk About It book club at 7 p.m. with a discussion of Charles Frazier's Cold Mountain led by USC Aiken professor Bill Claxon. About 30 signed up and over 20 attended as participants analyzed themes, symbolism, and literary structure linking to The Odyssey and Huckleberry Finn.
Public notice listing contact details for Aiken Standard publisher Scott B. Hunter and delivery dates for Sunday Plus subscribers including January 16 February 14 March 1 and other 2006 dates. Includes mailing address and EZ Pay information.
Aiken proclaims March as the tolerance month with the city emphasizing this trait. Lottery results listed include Pick 3 Midday 8-2-7 Pick 4 Midday 3-1-6-1 Pick 3 Evening 2-8-0 Pick 4 Evening 7-9-6-3 Cash 3 Midday 9-9-9 Cash 4 Midday 8-7-4-7 Cash 3 Evening 1-8-5 Cash 4 Evening 9-9-4-7 Fantasy 5 16-25-17-26-38 Mega Millions 2-4-35-36-48 Mega Ball 22.
Aiken County Council met in a special work session to map allocations from the 2004 One Cent Capital Sales Tax. Top priority cited is emergency services with plans for two new EMS substations and three replacements, plus paving roads and upgrading parks, building, drainage, and resurfacing projects.
A North Augusta woman reports being watched through a peephole and wired camera setup at her business. She claims a man told friends he knows about her and observes her. The incident is under investigation. The 18th annual Aiken Augusta Gem Mineral and Fossil Show runs March 10 11 12 at Julian Smith Casino with $3 adults and free under 16. Call (803) 439-2625 for details. A wreck at Pine Street and Pine Log Road after 11 p.m. involved a vehicle rollover with EMS dispatched. no further details available.
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