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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 2014
Page
3
A reader asks the thief to mail the wallet contents including a driver license, retired military ID, Medicare card and personal photos. The writer offers to keep the money and requests anonymity while returning the items to the address on the license.
Drivers report persistent short left turn arrows at major Aiken intersections. Queues form with seven or eight cars while only two to three may turn each cycle. Frustration leads motorists to run yellow or red lights to avoid lengthy waits. Longer left turn phases are requested.
City officials discuss a potential raise for council members alongside a proposed increase in water rates. The move aims to modify compensation and utility pricing, prompting debate among residents and stakeholders.
Samuel Adams defended the British soldiers after the Boston Massacre and won election as a state representative and later became president. Critics argue the Senate forgets history while praising his political ascent.
Discussion centers on a second reading March 24 to raise water rates 10 percent from April 1 for six months. A study will audit efficiency in the water program to recoup shortfalls. Proposals include a $3 to $4 per customer surcharge, higher for businesses, to extend during shortages.
The letter thanks police officers in Aiken County South Carolina Department of Transportation SCE&G and tree service crews for ice storm response. The writer also praises Clearwater restaurants and staff for hot meals and commends Aiken Standard for coverage of the 72nd Aiken Trials including ASTV video.
Six Aiken residents were arrested after a narcotics search warrant at 549 Chester Mary Salley led to charges. Seventy year old? No. The suspects face counts of possession of drug paraphernalia and crack cocaine. Investigators from ADPS with help from Aiken County Sheriff's Office and ATF RAGEU conducted the raid.
Aiken High English teachers and the PTSO partner with Books-A-Million at Aiken Mall to collect donated copies of classic titles and 21st century best sellers. The fundraiser runs with a May event at a store register where 10 percent of sales go to the school.
Senior writer Rob Novit the Aiken Standard education reporter since 2001 invites reader commentary. He hails from Walterboro and studied journalism at the University of Georgia.
Weekly activity guide lists line dance lessons at Gregg Park Civic Center Graniteville taught by Cassie Barnhill 7 to 8 30 p m five dollars per class plus resistance band training Mondays Thursdays 6 15 to 6 45 p m with Joan Beam ten dollars for pass holders fifteen for non pass holders includes unlimited class access life side exercise for seniors Mondays and Wednesdays 9 to 10 a m free cardio weight class Mondays and Wednesdays 5 to 6 p m Becky Geeting teaches the ten dollars or fifteen dollar option also at Gregg Park contact numbers 803 663 7552 or 803 663 7582 Alcoholics Anonymous meets at St Paul Lutheran Church 961 Trail Ridge Road Tuesdays Thursdays Fridays and Saturdays 7 p m.
Sen Vincent Sheheen the Democratic candidate for South Carolina governor spoke at the Dorn Derrick Dinner in Aiken with party chair Jaime Harrison on hand. He highlighted a record on education roads and small business while criticizing Gov Haley and pointing to a D Revenu data breach as evidence of incompetence.
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