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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 29, 2014
Page
3
The reader voice condemns rising taxes and slow growth in Aiken while railing at parkway damage and nuisance mosquitoes. It predicts Charleston and South Carolina lowlands facing flooding due to global warming and notes citizens’ frustration with park funding and public spaces.
Ten residents voice worries over rising taxes and living costs in Aiken County. They cite housing, insurance, and medical care price increases and criticize government programs while urging action. Callers may leave brief comments via the TalkBack hotline or email, with names optional.
The Wednesday article corrects two School Board members who will not seek re election and fixes a misstatement about the district graduation rate. A photo caption error identified Fred Messer, Vietnam veteran, as a parade spectator at this year’s Memorial Day event.
Joshua Wayne Bagwell, 29, is wanted by Rockingham County authorities on two counts of felonious breaking and entering and two counts of felonious larceny for allegedly posing as a FEMA agent and luring residents from their homes. He has been spotted in Martinsville and Ridgeway Virginia and Madison North Carolina. Police urge anyone with information to contact Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office or Crime Stoppers.
Palmetto Kiwanis Club of Aiken hosts the ninth annual Wish Upon A Car Benefit Car Show at Aiken Mall from 9 am to 3 pm. Entry by car, truck, or motorcycle supports Make-A-Wish Foundation and Kiwanis children’s programs. Trophies in 17 classes, awards, silent auction, and prizes. Registration 9 am to noon, prereg $15, day of show $20. spectators free.
The ninth annual Wish Upon A Car Benefit Car Show takes place Saturday at Aiken Mall 2441 Whiskey Road. Spectators admitted free. preregistration is 15 dollars by calling 803-648-9804. Day-of registration costs 20 dollars from 9 a.m. to noon. For more information visit the site.
Aiken County will conduct a pauper burial Friday at Granitetville Cemetery on Gregg Highway for unclaimed bodies. Names include Lydia Ward 49 Billy Cheek 49 Thomas Keenan 71 Lester Thompson 67 Robert Bailey 49 Richard Maroney Floyd Jan Rater Bison 32. Coroner notes some families unreachable. community invited.
A pauper burial service is held Friday at 10 a.m. at Graniteville Cemetery on Gregg Highway. Local officials remind attendees to follow cemetery guidelines.
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