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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 20, 2015
Page
3
A May 14 letter criticizes the mayor and City Council for ignoring the will of the people and urges changes in November. It advocates transparency for body camera footage, questions road repairs at Crosland Park, and calls for restraint on government bonuses while urging road funding. The piece ends with a TalkBack hotline number and email for reader comments.
The Aiken Standard corrects a misidentification on page 8A showing first-time vendor Meagan Traw at the Aiken County Farmers Market last Saturday. The paper commits to accurate reporting for Aiken County, South Carolina, and the world. Readers may report factual errors by calling 803-644-2364 or emailing editorial.
Georgia Department of Transportation denied Kinder Morgan's request for a Certificate of Need for the 360 mile Palmetto Pipeline from Baton Rouge to Jacksonville. The decision followed seven public meetings and about 3,000 comments. Kinder Morgan can appeal within 30 days to the Fulton County Superior Court.
A list shows Georgia counties by miles including Richmond Burke Screven Effingham Chatham Bryan Liberty Long McIntosh Glynn Camden Charlton. Kinder Morgan officials say they still see viability and plan options to advance the project while minimizing environmental impacts. A North Augusta meeting is set for Thursday at 6 pm at the Community Center with several state lawmakers expected to attend to hear concerns and possible future steps if an appeal is lost.
James Smith, 68, returned to his childhood home in Aiken to find an aging house with faulty heating and cooling. SCE&G volunteers, in partnership with the Aiken-Barnwell Community Action Commission, replaced insulation weather stripping and installed ceiling fans and CFL bulbs to improve efficiency. Volunteer Gary Wright, with 35 years of service, led improvements including porch repairs and yard work, stating the group aims to serve the community and ease extreme weather impacts. Smith, who left Aiken years ago for work and memory, called the effort a blessing and a much needed help he could not have done alone.
Al Anon meets at Trinity United Methodist Church room 18 weekly at 6 30 to 7 30 p m for families affected by drinking. Aiken Civic Ballet performs May 25 at Hopelands Gardens as part of the Summer Concert Series. CSRA Fly Fishers meet May 25 in River Island Clubhouse Evans GA. Memorial Day Heroes Junior Golf Outing May 25 at Houndslake Country Club registration 12 30 p m shotgun start 1 p m prizes for top teams. Red Cross blood drive May 27 Aiken Mall 2 7 p m. Making Aiken Green Alternate Fuel Expo May 27 Aiken Municipal Building 1 7 p m. Kiwanis Club meets May 28 Cumberland Village 12 30 p m speaker Tom Evans submarines. Historic tour Saturdays 10 a m to noon leaves from Aiken Visitors Center $15.
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