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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 20, 2009
Page
3
Aiken County operates recycle stations open daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m with one weekly closure varying by site. All stations are open Saturdays. The writer suggests residents plan to use the 12 hour window and visit on days they can reach a site. If not possible, stay home and come another day.
Residents in Richardson Lake Road wait for traffic relief as road construction near Woodside slows access. Aiken County teachers continue toward the end of the school year amid ongoing disruptions and requests for patience.
Auto dealers claim arrest of Alan Keyes marks a tragedy in the United States. They argue the industry should have failed without using taxpayer money and call for accountability.
A patient expresses frustration over a three hour wait to have stitches removed while questioning whether the truly sick were prioritized, highlighting concerns about triage and patient care under pressure.
Residents in Aiken voice frustration over television commercials. They urge viewers to skip or ignore ads rather than protest.
A local report notes the point of sale real estate tax acts as a major deterrent for retirees purchasing property, potentially slowing retirement housing choices and market activity.
The public grumbles as Notre Dame schedules both football games and a commencement ceremony on consecutive weekends, prompting debate over campus event planning and fan fatigue.
Residents on East Gate Drive question why the city routes street cleaning to the other side of town while this area remains unswept. The complaint highlights uneven maintenance and potential litter buildup.
Reader laments only three American flags in the Woodside neighborhood on Armed Forces Day. He urges readers to contact the TalkBack hotline or email to share brief comments, noting names need not be published and submissions may be edited for space.
Aiken County unveils a 51.4 million dollar next fiscal year budget led by County Administrator Clay Killian. The plan reduces current spending by 1.5 million and relies on existing millage with no new taxes. Revenue losses in the RMC and Planning and Development total 2.5 million, prompting program suspensions and staff cost-shifts while maintaining core services.
About 20 Aiken County real estate agents traveled to Columbia to urge lawmakers to alter the point of sale tax rule. The group pressed for keeping the 15 percent cap for five years and extending it to new buyers, arguing it would spur home sales while officials warn against taxing recently sold properties at actual value.
The Aiken Housing Authority and partners CDIC and CEC win a $600,000 EPA Brownfields grant to assess hazardous substances in Graniteville Vaucluse and Warrenville and to evaluate redevelopment options at the Avondale Mills site. An official presentation occurs at Avondale Mills in Graniteville.
Aiken High School and South Aiken High School will take a Labor Day Cruise from September 5 to 9, providing students a chance to travel and participate in planned activities.
Local bulletin announces extended first deposit deadline to June 22 for the AHS/SAHS Labor Day Cruise. Reservations are online. contact details provided for questions.
The Aiken Standard provides newsroom phone lines and emails for tips and submissions. Managing Editor Michael Gibbons and Sports Editor Cam Huffman are listed with contact numbers, plus general newsroom and editorial addresses and office hours. Delivery, rates, and subscriber dates for 2008 are noted.
Tuesday results list Midday and Evening Pick 3 and Pick 4 totals Palmetto Cash 5 and Mega Match numbers with a 2x multiplier. Also shown are Cash 3 and Cash 4 results for Midday and Evening along with Fantasy 5 and Mega Millions figures and the Mega Ball.
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