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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 2014
Page
3
Local residents urge FEMA intervention for a blocked two lane Crosland Park route with fallen trees and debris. They question debris pickup timelines after a recent Aiken County state road sweep and fear ongoing closures.
Aiken plans to set a Guinness World Record for the largest game of pick up sticks aided by Winter Storm Pax. Organizers seek wide participation and expect collectable sticks and a large playing area in the event.
Resident argues undergrounding power lines in Aiken is not a feasible fix for ice outages. He notes undergrounding still may fail due to supply lines and would cost billions, stressing the problem is more complex than burial alone.
Aiken residents voice opposition to widening the parkway citing the loss of wild scenery and the insertion of retaining walls and concrete. They argue the project would scar the Southside and detract from local charm, even for nonaffected neighbors.
A note of thanks to a gentleman who paid for the writer's breakfast last Saturday and shared a pleasant conversation. The writer appreciates the kindness and says they are blessed and will pay the kindness forward.
A reader thanks a neighbor and his son for cutting up fallen trees and placing them on the street in Aiken. The note praises caring locals and smiles, and invites others to share thoughts via the TalkBack line 803-644-2384 or editorial aikenstandard com. Names aren’t required and won’t be published.
Aiken County Sheriff's Office called SWAT to detain Jason Michael Delaney, 36, after a criminal domestic violence incident at a home on Old Barnwell Road. The victim reported assaults including being punched and dragged outside. Delaney was charged and held at the detention center, with release noted by Monday afternoon.
Unemployed Ad am Howell completed an entry level advanced manufacturing program at Aiken Technical College. The event celebrated a free SCMC program linking students to a job fair with local manufacturers. Dr. Steve Simmons notes statewide effort to train workers with up to date skills and work ethic.
ATC announces the South Carolina Manufacturing Certified Scholarship program with sessions at 10 a.m. in the ATC auditorium 100-200 Building on March 7 21 April 4 18 May 2 and May 16. Enrollment Services Center 803-508-7263 for details.
The Aiken Standard aims to deliver weekday papers by 6 a.m. and weekend papers by 7 a.m. For county home delivery, papers reach customers by 7 a.m. Redelivery information is available at 80 644 2311 with redelivery windows 6:40 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. weekdays and 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. weekends.
Camille Furgiuele, Aiken County Planning Commission member, launched a campaign for County Council District 2 as a Republican at Cedar Creek Community Center. She outlined three priorities fiscal responsibility, business attraction, and Savannah River Site ties while vowing to support Fire EMS and the Sheriff. District 2 includes Cedar Creek New Ellenton Jackson Woodside and Beech Island. County Councilman Scott Singer who currently holds the seat will not seek re election and endorsed Furgiuele.
A prompt invites readers to comment on a story at aikenstandard.com or to send letters to Opinions at the Aiken Standard. It provides a mailing address Box 456 in Aiken South Carolina and an email for editorial correspondence. The notice focuses on audience participation and feedback channels.
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