New Ellenton Seeks Aid for Ongoing Problems
Sheriff Hunt urges action to clean up New Ellenton citing long running issues since 1998 and calling for focused efforts to restore order and safety in the town.
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 2008
Page
3
Sheriff Hunt urges action to clean up New Ellenton citing long running issues since 1998 and calling for focused efforts to restore order and safety in the town.
Residents demand action from the mayor and City Council as streets in Aiken remain in horrible condition. They label the situation a disgrace and call for urgent repairs and planning.
Residents argue only Graniteville benefits from the GVW vote with others facing higher taxes. The charge centers on who gains from the decision and its fiscal impact beyond Graniteville.
A reader recalls jazz legends from 1900 to 1950 who were Black and came from modest backgrounds. They praise Sonny Stitt and lament lack of recognition among today’s youth, suggesting a Cultural Center listening room in Aiken to showcase Black contributions to jazz.
A Saturday letter argues that Christian laws are relics of another time and that religion is a personal choice. The writer urges chipping away at laws based on religious beliefs as they no longer reflect majority thinking.
A reader urges residents to keep large trash cans and yard debris off streets due to hazards. The call for action includes a TalkBack hotline number and an email address for feedback to the Aiken Standard.
Author Dr. Judy Litoff discusses a collection of over 30 000 World War II letters at USC Aiken, highlighting women working in factories farms and nurse and letter campaigns to boost morale. The event also honored Ola Hitt with the Pickens Salley Southern Woman award as researchers shared stories from Aiken area veterans and teachers.
The Aiken Standard newspaper lists delivery details and EZ Pay options with monthly rates and service notes. It includes post office box and address contact, publication weekdays, and a schedule of Sundays with listed delivery dates for 2008.
Vinya's, a new women’s clothing boutique on Laurens Street in downtown Aiken, opened with Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce members and Mayor Fred Cavanaugh in attendance. Co owners Carol and Tim Redd named the shop after Carol’s mother in law Jewelle Bradley Crowley. The store offers dresses casual wear and undergarments with sizes 0 18. The grand opening targeted local shoppers and upcoming Spring Steeplechase events with early hours Saturday.
About 30 CSRA Citadel Alumni Chapter members gathered in Edgefield for the Muster to remember late alumni and report a roll call of those who died in 2007. Taps on bagpipes, Cadet Prayer, and The Citadel alma mater closed the ceremony, with remarks on the school’s close-knit, road-less-traveled tradition.
South Carolina lottery results show Palmetto Cash 5 numbers 2 14 20 27 38 with a 2x multiplier. Cash 3 midday 6 9 0. Cash 4 midday 8 2 5 1. Cash 3 evening 7 5 7. Cash 4 evening 88 5 6. Fantasy 5 draws 6 9 34 36 12.
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