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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 2010
Page
3
A reader criticizes pothole neglect after 50 years driving and urges ahead looking to avoid damage. The note commends city action on downtown traffic lights and urges accountability for city leaders over street lights. The letter implies an FOIA request discussed by Mr. Limehouse.
Readers urge speedy paving to fix widespread cracks while a traffic law reminder notes headlights required in rain or low visibility. Call or email TalkBack to weigh in on spending priorities for schools potholes and the elderly.
The March 24 report corrected figures for the Aiken Horse Show noting tent luncheon cost is 75 dollars and the Hitchcock Woods entry fee remains 10 dollars. It also corrected the Wednesday Aiken Standard Bobcat Invitational golf headline misidentifying USC Aiken’s 14th place at Georgia College & State University in Eatonton Georgia.
Sawyer Branham a Fox Creek High School freshman won the sixth North Augusta Idol talent show with a Porgy and Bess aria. Macy Booker North Augusta junior placed high school category winner with a clogging routine. Ryan Nelson North Augusta senior was first runner up with Rusted Heart. Elementary winners were Alice Dyches and Baileigh Price. Event directed by Mim Woodring with 91 auditions.
The Aiken County School Board approved a concept for a tribunal to hear disciplinary appeals, moving duties from advisory councils. Up to nine hires would handle hearings one level below the Board, with parents retaining the right to appeal to the full board.
Reader submissions are encouraged and readers may call the newsroom at 644 2401 or contact the managing editor Michael Gibbons at 644 2381 for more information. The notice lists staff emails, publication details, and subscription options with dates in 2009.
The Aiken County Red Cross kicks off its Heroes Campaign with a ceremony at Houndslake Country Club. The chapter aims to raise 50 000 dollars by June 30 and has already tallied over 25 000 in the silent phase. The campaign invites individuals and businesses to donate or raise 1 000 dollars or more and features a Traveling Heroes Wall and Youth Golf Outing scheduled at Houndslake.
The report notes March focus on tolerance for Aiken's city character. Lottery results listed include Pick 3 Midday 1 6 2 and Pick 4 Evening 3 1 8 6 among others, with Powerball 14 20 24 39 49 and Powerplay 3. Win For Life was unavailable at presstime per Friday's Aiken Standard.
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