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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 03, 2006
Page
3
A reader voices concern that rapid expansion traffic and costly homes are eroding Aiken’s friendly, laid back atmosphere. The letter laments reduced city services and predicts further decline, urging a return to rural life and expressing disillusion with local values. A personal anecdote contrasts a young stylist’s kindness with an older staffer’s religious boast.
Aiken residents lobby for increased support for ambulance services, police, and fire departments citing stretched departments. They question allocations for projects like a southside traffic circle and offer a hotline and email for comments to the Aiken Standard.
The Victorian Immanuel School at York Street and Richland Avenue will be restored to its 1889 appearance as the Center for African American History Art and Culture. Work, phased due to landmark status, includes replacing a front porch, preserving windows, and adding a rear linkage building with elevator and stairs.
New store in the Shoppes at Whiskey offers sunglasses from low to high price points including brands like Oakley Ray-Ban Belle Serengeti and Maui Jim. The 1200 foot shop plans custom orders and a kids selection with T shirts and sandals. The opening coincides with Lobster Races and a Maui Jim lobster name, with hours Mon Sat 10 am to 7 pm and Sun 1 30 to 6 pm.
Aiken County plans an 11.6 million general obligation bond issue funded to roll off existing debt, aiming no higher property taxes. The plan funds USC Aiken Convocation Center, Breezy Hill Water and Sewer upgrades, and road paving tied to LOST funds with two more readings and a public hearing scheduled.
Aiken Standard writer Ben Baugh will cover the 132nd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville and report Derby features while in town. He will monitor local horse Bob and John, running in the Derby, and has contributed to major racing publications.
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