Aiken Resident Questions Public Safety and Growth
A resident living in Aiken from Atlanta criticizes local Public Safety for issuing traffic citations at downtown intersections and urges prioritizing resources. He recalls Henrico County incentives given to Figgie Corp, noting lost opportunities when the firm relocated back after a year.
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Aiken
Atlanta
Chesterfield Street
Edgefield Avenue
Aiken County
Henrico County
Figgie Corp
Henrico
Figgie
Thug activity at H Odell Weeks Center raises concern
The paper reports repeated police visits to the H Odell Weeks Activities Center over fights and weapons violations. Thousands use the track gym and playground, including many children, prompting questions why such incidents are not publicized and whether the facility is being overwhelmed by violence.
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H. Odell Weeks Activities Center
South Aiken High school thanks local churches for exam support
South Aiken High School expresses gratitude to Millbrook Baptist Church and the South Aiken Church of God for providing a comfortable environment for students taking year end College Board AP exams. The letter invites readers to leave voice or email feedback with no publication of names.
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South Aiken High School
Millbrook Baptist Church
South Aiken Church of God
Aikenstandard
Aiken
Officials struggle over Avondale water sewer upgrade plan
Officials from Aiken County and Breezy Hill Water & Sewer weigh stimulus funded takeovers to fix a 70 year old system amid leaks and environmental concerns. Funding delays threaten timelines as assessments and grants determine if a $4 million sewer fix suffices and a larger $12 million overhaul proceeds.
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Aiken County
Breezy Hill Water & Sewer Company
Avondale Mills Water
Avondale Water
Clay Killian
Breezy Hill
Killian
Horse Creek
Aiken
North Augusta
Shane
Massey
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Avondale
Public Service Commission
Felker
Graniteville Co
Aiken district debates stimulus funds and budget crisis
The Aiken County School District faces a possible $12 million deficit as lawmakers argue over federal stabilization funds. Comptroller Traxler says the district cannot rely on this money for debt retirement, while the board considers a maximum 6.5 mill tax hike and three furlough days for teachers plus six for administrators. The district may issue no interest bonds for capital projects and a dental screening program is proposed. Commencement tickets and seating at USC Aiken also prompt debate on allocations.
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S.C. General Assembly
Mark Sanford
Aiken County
Troy Traxler
State Department of Education
Traxler
Aiken
Charleston
Greenville
Wesley Hightower
USC Aiken
Hightower
David Caver
Caver
Aiken Woman Wins 200000 From Mega Jumbo Bucks Scratch Off
An Aiken woman won $200,000 instantly on a Mega Jumbo Bucks scratch ticket bought for $10 at Star Mini Mart on Richland Avenue. She asked that her name not be publicized and expressed excitement about the prize.
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Star Mini Mart
Richland Avenue
South Carolina
Mega Jumbo Bucks Ticket Sells At Star Mini Mart
A Star Mini Mart owner reports the Mega Jumbo Bucks ticket as the store’s first big prize winner. The retail bonus and lottery figures are noted, with the winner planning to help family and take grandkids to Dis-Star. The lottery has funded education since 2002 with most proceeds returned to education, prizes, and contractor payments.
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Mini Mart
Hermit Sohal
General Assembly
South Carolina
Aiken Standard Subscriber Information and Contact Lines
Reader submissions encouraged and newsroom contacts listed for editorial and sports. Delivery times vary by weekday and weekend with re delivery and payment details for accounts and carrier arrangements.
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Newsroom
Aikenstandard
Michael Gibbons
Aiken
Aiken Standard
Wagener Salley Young Farmers Host NTPA Truck and Tractor Event
The first Wagener Salley Young Farmers National Truck and Tractor Pull opens Friday and Sunday at Wagener Salley Mud Racing Complex as a National Tractor Pull Association event in the Southeast. Pro pulls run in eight classes with stock class open to spectators after the pro runs. Proceeds fund Spencer-Smith Scholarship for Wagener Salley High School and FFA programs.
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Wagener Salley Young Farmers
Wagener Salley
National Tractor Pull Association
NTPA
Clint Brown
Wagoner Salley Young Farmers
FFA
Wagener Salley High School
Spencer-Smith
Brown
Ntpapull.com
Wagenersalleymudrun.org
Rachel Johnson
Rjohnson
Aikenstandard.com
Wagener Salley Farmers Truck and Tractor Pull Downtown
Wagener Salley hosts a National Truck and Tractor Pull with shows Friday at 7 30 p m and Saturday at 7 p m Tickets at the gate cost 20 dollars for adults and 5 dollars for children Admission prices and event timing are listed for local fans.
Aiken's May Honor Month Trait Noted
The report lists May as the month to honor Aiken's character trait Honor. It also provides a sequence of winning lottery numbers for various games including Pick 3 Midday and Evening, Pick 4, Palmetto Cash 5, Powerball, Cash 3 and 4, Fantasy 5, Win For Life, and a Free Ball value.
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Aiken
Cash
Fantasy
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