Fire patrols urged after debris litters roads
Editorial argues debris along roads creates fire risk and calls for more nighttime fire patrols to deter arsonists and protect neighborhoods.
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 2014
Page
3
Roadways scarred by ice storm criticism on I-20 trip
A reader rails against trash and debris after the ice storm along I-20 toward Columbia and Augusta. The piece notes the expressway's condition and references Sen. Young’s bill allowing the penny to be used to reduce debt millage rather than freezing millage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Augusta
Sen. Young
Burnettown Officials Absent During Ice Storm
At the Burnettown Council meeting residents learned the mayor and the police chief were out of town on vacation during the ice storm. A media question prompted the disclosure about their absence and travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burnettown
Residents cite road blocks and waste concerns in Aiken County
Commuters report heavy traffic on Dougherty Road and delays to access Whiskey Road. They claim Silver Bluff Road lacks widening and criticize blocked initiatives that would aid the county. A motorist notes trash on Chalk Bed Road and expresses frustration at conditions.
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Dougherty Road
Whiskey Road
Silver Bluff
Aiken County
Chalk Bed Road
Aiken residents warn of dangerous hanging tree branches
Report voices concern over branches hanging from trees near roads in Aiken. Residents urge city officials to inspect and mark trees for removal to prevent potential damage to vehicles and injuries, seeking clarity on who would cover any resulting costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken
Power restoration credited to utility workers not president
The governor asked the president for disaster declaration, but power restoration came from local utility crews. Resources were pre-staged from other utilities before the storm, and federal relief funds make municipalities eligible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Obama
Complaint through TalkBack about loose dog at night
A reader decries a dog running loose near a busy road and recounts visiting four homes at 11:30 p.m. to help the pet until it died. The note urges responsible pet control and invites similar comments via hotline or email.
Cabela's Augusta Sneak Peek Highlights Southeast Opening
Augusta hosts a sneak peek of the Cabela's Outpost store opening March 20 in a 42000 square foot space with an indoor archery range museum displays gun counter and in store kiosks The store will employ 90 staff and will rotate inventory seasonally with turkey summer and deer focus There was an employee archery shoot with about 30 participants ahead of the grand opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Cabela’s
Katie Duncan
Greenville
Acworth
Fort Oglethrope
Duncan
Cabela's Outpost Opens in Augusta March 22
Cabela's Outpost announces opening day March 22 at 833 Cabela Drive Augusta. Winners chosen from competition include Brett Lamb of North Augusta as archery tech, while Mike Frederick, also North Augusta, will demo turkeys and work the gun counter part time.
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Mike Frederick
North Augusta
Cabela's
Cabela Drive
Augusta
Michael Copeland
Cabela’s
Brett Lamb
Mike
Frederick
SRS
CSRA
Catholic church upgrades approved for St Marys food bank
Aiken Design Review Board approved renovations to St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church food bank at 138 Fairfield St. The project moves the food bank to a north wing after the 113 Union St. site proved deficient. The Rev. Gregory Wilson said the goal is a connected complex with restrooms and outreach space, aiming for completion by Christmas if weather allows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Aiken Design Review Board
St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church
St. Mary’s Food Bank
St. Vincent de Paul Society
Union St
Fairfield St
St. Mary’s
Wilson
Aiken
SAT changes draw mixed reviews from educators nationwide
Aiken educators react to 2016 SAT revamp aligning content with Common Core and removing the essay as a required component. The 1600 top score returns after 2005's 2400 scale. Officials emphasize writing and analytical thinking as essential, while penalties for blank or random guesses shift under the new system.
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College Board
Contact details for Aiken Standard offices and departments
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Aikenstandard
Ellen Priest
Epriest
Delivery deadlines and contact information for Aiken Standard
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Aiken Standard
Redesign of SAT to debut in spring 2016
The College Board announces a redesigned SAT will be administered for the first time in spring 2016. Key changes include a streamlined math section and updated reading and writing content to reflect current college readiness standards.
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Editorial
Tim Yarborough
King Laurence
Laurence
Andrew
Yarborough
Rob Novit
Aiken Communications Inc
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Haley Hughes Hughes
Tim O’briant
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Laura Tiedman
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