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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 28, 2013
Page
3
Coroner's office relocation in the new complex faces delays as county officials acknowledge the need for a space designed to meet coroner requirements. The project may cost about half a million dollars more to locate and refurbish an appropriate area, highlighting planning gaps.
Resident voices frustration that a new county building is undersized and questions why plans did not allocate space for a coroners office. Critics urge reconsideration of budget and location to avoid extra tax spending. Local officials defend project scope and funding timelines.
Residents question which county offices will move to the planned complex now hosting the County Coroner's Office. They urge consolidating services under one roof and suggest repurposing mall spaces for affordable eateries and spaces to park ambulances, while criticizing current plans.
Local resident comments on funding for river development in Aiken County. The speaker notes nearby communities in North Augusta fall under the county and expresses concern that residents not living on the river will bear the tax burden for projects along the river.
A reader reports finding a lost credit card at Walmart on Richland Avenue in Aiken. The card owner thanked the honest staff and customer service for helping recover the card, praising the integrity of local people.
A letter thanks a kind helper who left cat food and bowls on a porch. The writer invites more readers to call the TalkBack hotline at 803 644 2384 or email editorial to share brief comments. Readers’ names are not required for publication.
Tyr Smith and several seniors at Aiken High received recognition for scholastic and club achievements in science and community service. The event highlighted student leadership, upcoming scholarships, and plans for college paths across sciences and engineering.
Aiken Downtown Development Association expands Beach Blast to a two day event June 21 and 22 at the Newberry Street Festival Center. Activities include a sand sculpture display with Ted Siebert of The Sand Sculpture Company, cornhole, shag lessons, Aiken Horsepower Cruise-In, sand castle building, and a summer movie night, with events running 10am to 10:30pm. ADDA seeks Beach East sponsor to sculpt logos in sand and invites contact with Carla Cloud at 803-649-2221.
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