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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 2025
Page
4
Graniteville resident Jeffrey Anderson, age 72, died Friday March 21 2025. Funeral services are set for 2:00 PM Friday March 28 at Valley Fair Baptist Church with a viewing Thursday March 27 from 2 to 6 PM at Miller's Funeral Home Aiken.
Deloris Lola Doyle Aiken age 66 entered into rest on Saturday March 22 2025 Funeral services set for Saturday March 29 at 3 00 PM Friends may call the funeral home Miller s Funeral Home 136 Kershaw St SE Aiken SC 803 649 2055 www millersfuneralhome net
Peter Smith Jr. widower of Janie Mae Richardson Smith passed away on March 23, 2025 at Aiken Rehabilitation and Care Center. Funeral services set for March 29 at Zion Fair Missionary Baptist Church in Aiken with viewing at Jackson-Brooks Funeral Home on March 27 and 28. He leaves three daughters Theresa Smith Pamela Rodriguez Latonya New a granddaughter Angelica Rodriguez a brother James Smith and sisters Laura Riley Emily Walker with many relatives and friends.
In a February public comment period Miller urged a nine member committee including two public safety officers and a council member to oversee fire response improvements. He noted COVID-19 retirement impacts and questioned staff readiness while Mayor Milner expressed conditional support pending council backing. Gregory objected to the item being on the agenda. The South Carolina Freedom of Information Act re-
Aiken City Council members discussed publishing voting items at least 24 hours before meetings. Gregory urged transparency and clear public comment rules while Milner challenged responses to nonagenda items. Past studies note department splits cost over $42,000 with no change. fire and police merged in 1970.
Human remains were found in the 200 block of Woodfield Road near Aiken during a March 24 well being check. Deputies arrived before 8 p.m. and the coroner’s office confirmed the discovery around 8:40 p.m. The remains were collected and will be sent to Newberry Pathology for identification and determination of death.
Ruszkowski and Stoehner joined Jessica Thorne of DonorsChoose at Midland Valley High to celebrate a 25th anniversary milestone. Thorne cited 3 million funded projects and $1.7 billion in donor support over 25 years, with 90 percent of public schools touched. Ruth Morris, school nurse, noted awards totaling over $1,200 for nurse supplies, first aid items, AED trainers, and classroom needs for CPR training.
City of Aiken announces Adventure Day Camps for June 2 to July 18, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, $100 per week. Register at cou.page/plan or visit H. Odell Weeks Activities Center, 1700 Whiskey Road. Tai Chi sessions led by Jennifer Curtis on Tuesdays in Hopelands Gardens, 9 a.m. April 1 through May 6. inclement weather moves to Rye Patch. registration not required. call 803-644-1902 for details.
Citizens demand answers as the city fights a Freedom of Information Act case. Lawyers for the city seek to block or limit disclosure while noting 121000 search results for terms tied to the failed redevelopment project. Plaintiffs seek emails and documents detailing costs, privileges, and possible missteps connected to Hotel Aiken and related entities.
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