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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 2014
Page
3
A reader suggests staying on a single time year round by halving the clock change each fall and calls it smart time. A second note recounts a woman asking to sign a job paper and the writer offering an application which she refused.
A reader argues that Idaho tax dollars helped pay for Aiken County ice storm cleanup and questions fairness. The letter contends local problems should be funded locally and criticizes MOX and SRS, suggesting a smaller government. A TalkBack note mentions a Dougherty Road traffic backup claimed to be at least a mile long.
The speaker argues complaints about Whiskey Road turn signals are unnecessary noting a signal exists at most major intersections. They claim lack of signals does not cause accidents, instead careless drivers and phone use are the main issues.
An elderly couple praises quick cleanup of their yard while contrasting claims that younger neighbors have not yet contributed. The message emphasizes intergenerational tension and differing community participation.
Shoppers faced all lanes closed at opening time as no cashiers were staffed. Customers speculated about items being free while store staff worked to resolve the checkout outage.
Community members urge city crews to clear fallen limbs on Two Notch Road before upcoming races. Residents fear obstruction could slow traffic and affect safety during event day.
readers discuss a proposed SC law banning texting while driving and extending it to law enforcement. they question if water rate hikes reflect economic hardship as residents reduce usage and call for public input via the newspaper’s TalkBack.
An Aiken County jury heard opening statements in the attempted murder case against 23 year old Joshua Eichman charged for stabbing a man in his Jehnshee Drive home on Sept 15 2013. The victim 31 year old Alphonzo Andrews was found bleeding in the living room as Eichman sought treatment for wounds and was arrested at a hospital. Circuit Court Judge Tommy Russo presides with Assistant Solicitors Sam Grimes and Nick McCarley prosecuting.
Reese King a tenth grader from Aiken Area Home Schools won first place overall at the Savannah River Regional Science and Engineering Fair at USC Aiken earning an all expenses paid trip to Los Angeles for a national contest in May His project Deers Preference tested Trophy Rock and Bio Rock rocks sold to attract deer King noted deer prefer Trophy Rock He also won first place in high school life sciences and the Genius Olympiad Special Award The event drew 242 projects a record sponsored by Savannah River Nuclear Solutions USC Aiken and Ruth Patrick Science Education Center
The Aiken County Board of Education will hear from district administrators about Nikki Haley's education proposals as part of the 2014 2015 budget process. The plan includes a full time reading coach in elementary schools where 20 percent or more students score not met.
Aiken County Board of Education meets at 6 p m today at the district office 1000 Brookhaven Drive North Augusta and Warren ville. Rep Roland Smith praises additional reading coaches and calls for expanded technology funding from lottery proceeds statewide.
A notice invites readers to comment on stories at the Aiken Standard website or mail opinions to the newspaper in Aiken South Carolina. It provides a postal box address and an editorial email for correspondence.
The notice lists easyPAY subscription pricing for 3 month 6 month and 1 year options with weekly access seven days a week. Sun price shows four tiered amounts and an internet option.
The Greater Aiken Estates Neighborhood Association will hold a semi annual general meeting at 6 30 p m Thursday at Bethlehem Lutheran Church 902 Hitchcock Drive USC Aiken official Dr Deidre Martin will speak The agenda includes 2014 2016 officers and board members election a 2014 budget upcoming activities and other business All members and residents invited.
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