New Homes In Gem Lakes Draw Criticism From Residents
Letters decry new Gem Lakes houses described as cracker box style on half lots with side by side placement. Community members accuse WSRC of image over substance, urge a new contractor, and demand preservation of the Old Wall and halt wasteful projects. The letter also denounces local officials for condo plans and criticizes a television portrayal of Michael Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gem Lakes
WSRC
Aiken County
Road sharing and public schooling debate in Aiken
Readers discuss bike safety and road manners in Aiken, noting laws and etiquette. Some praise bike awareness and traffic courtesy while others urge consideration. A question about local fox hunting readers can call or email to comment, with identity optional and edits possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken
Aikenstandard
Correction on Marine Corps enlistment age policy
The Aiken Standard corrects an earlier March 6 report stating the Marines accept recruits ages 17 to 28. The Marine Corps confirms the age range for enlistment is 17 to 28. This correction clarifies entry requirements previously misprinted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Marine Corps
Marine Corps
Miss Aiken County preaches helmet safety to fourth graders
Ashley Greene Miss Aiken County spoke to Redcliffe Elementary School fourth graders about helmet safety. She shared her platform for Miss South Carolina and recalled a family friend Cody Stephens who died in a four wheeler accident. Greene urged use of helmets and noted mixed student reactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Redcliffe
Ashley Greene
Greene
Bonnie Fulgham
South Carolina
Sam
Cody Stephens
MCG
Jackson Middle School
Silver Bluff High School
USC Aiken
Matlock Baptist Church
True Heart
Cody
Rob Novit
Aiken County
Raven Hawkins
Shakia Norris
Feon Wright
Wagener water tower rises for renovation at school field
The Wagener water tower, built in 1994 with 300 000 gallons capacity, was hoisted 25 feet to begin a renovation by Pittsburg Tank and Tower. New legs and valve replacements aim to improve fire protection and add 10 to 11 PSI of pressure. The project, funded by a Community Development Block Grant, should end in three weeks with painting and disinfection completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.L. Corbett Middle
Wagener
White Crane Co
Columbia
Ryan Flynt
Wagoner
Steve Carver
Carver
Pittsburg
Bill Orne
Engineering Resources Corporation
Orne
Erin Brooks
Ebrooks
Aikenstandard.com
MS Walk Set for April 16 in Aiken
The Mid Atlantic Chapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society schedules its annual MS Walk for 9 a.m. April 16 starting at the Aiken County Library in historic downtown Aiken. Registration contacts Harriet Shallo Kathy Verenes and the MS Society provide forms and details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mid-Atlantic
The
Aiken
Aiken County Library
Harriet Shallo
Kathy Verenes
MS Society
Aiken County
Clark to retire as Aiken Community Band conductor
Col. William Clark will retire after 12 years leading the Aiken Community Band. His final concert is May 2 at 7 p.m. during Hopelands Gardens Summer Concert Series. A dinner in his honor is set for April 16 at 6 30 p.m. Reservations by March 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken
Col
William Clark
Clark
Hopelands Gardens
United States Army Field Band
Washington
D.C
Judy
The
Aiken Community Band
Aiken Electric Cooperative Community Center
Wagener Road
Philip Lord
Plord
Aikenstandard
Also Mentioned on This Page
Council
City Council
Planning Commission
Hayne Avenue
Michael Jackson
Miss Aiken County
Movit
Wagener Water Tower
Ener
Linda's
the Alley
Floyd
jGreen
Centre South
FloydandGreen.com
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!