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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 2010
Page
3
Aiken County residents criticize the County Council for promising to pave Three Fork Road yet failing to complete the project. Citizens seek actions and accountability over continued delays and how issues are handled by elected officials.
Residents urge repaving of Old Whiskey Road in New Ellenton with ten potholes that have persisted over five years. Questions arise about road funding and taxes while calls grow for Banks Mill paving and safer travel after near misses.
A reader argues that freedom of speech should protect protests including NAACP rallies, criticizes religious persecution, questions murder and abortion ethics, condemns anti gay movements, and condemns grave theft. The note questions racial representation in a photo and labels a grave theft suspect as scum.
Readers urge tax relief during recession and advocate a four day school week with bus limits. Call TalkBack at 803 644 2384 or email editorial aikenstandard com to comment. Names not required and feedback may be edited for space and content.
The Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce and the North Augusta Chamber endorse a $236 million bond referendum to fund nine Aiken County public school improvements and new facilities including Aiken High and North Augusta High. May 25 vote could rebuild schools and add capacity. chambers cite education as key to recruitment and economic growth.
The CWA sets a March 27 event in St. Angela Hall with lunch and prizes. Proceeds will aid Aiken charities. Tickets cost 8 dollars. Public invited. reservations by March 25 at 648 5569 or 648 8671.
The Magellan String Quartet will headline the second Winter Colony Concert Series event at the Aiken County Historical Museum on Sunday at 3 30 p m. Tickets cost 10 in advance from the museum or at the door There is a Meet the Artists reception afterward at The Willcox and attendees can show their ticket for a free glass of champagne
A father and his son among four charged in the July 2009 murder of Jerry Tyler had a plea deal withdrawn by Solicitor Strom Thurmond Jr. They will face trial after declining the offer that would have had Riley plead guilty to murder with a 30 year minimum and the state would drop other counts.
The notice lists contact emails and phones for the Aiken Standard staff, including Managing Editor Michael Gibbons and News Editor Tim O’Briant, plus submission guidelines and mail subscription rates. It notes publication daily and outlines rates, delivery, and address information for Aiken Communications Inc.
Thursday drawing results include Pick 3 Midday 2 3 5 and Evening 7 9 4. Pick 4 Midday 3 9 5 3 and Evening 3 5 4 3. Palmetto Cash 5 1 2 5 9 12 with multiplier 3. Cash 3 Midday 6 2 6 and Cash 4 Midday 4 3 0 6. Cash 3 Evening 0 1 4. Fantasy 5 not available at presstime. Win For Life 10 27 33 35 41 42 Free Ball 37. See Saturday’s Aiken Standard.com for more.
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