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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 2014
Page
3
Public letter to Aiken County authorities calls cutting spending across police fire education legal road departments and all public buildings and urges prudent use of the 1 percent sales tax for school construction while criticizing prior debt and governance. It notes the potential impact of taxes on jobs and online buying and invites reader comments via Talk Back.
The S C subcommittee of the Augusta Regional Transportation Study amended Hitchcock Parkway’s purpose and need from capacity to corridor operational improvements after Aiken City Council withdrew its request for funds to widen the road. Mayor Cavanaugh and Interim City Manager LeDuc led the move amid a thinner public attendance than prior meetings. The project had $26.6 million planned from state and local sources, with $13 million from the State Transportation Improvement Program, $9.6 million from the State Infrastructure Bank, and $4 million from the City, plus a hoped $5 million from the County that never materialized.
Aiken officials discuss reallocating funds for road projects including Dougherty Road at Whiskey Road and widening University Parkway. The panel considered shifting 700000 from Hitchcock Parkway and 1600000 to upgrade turn lanes and signal systems while keeping the project schedule. Resident opposition focused on communication, but the subcommittee approved the motion amid applause. Maayan Schechter reports local government details.
After voting in the general election in Aiken County, Adrian Staley Sr and his son participated in the USC Aiken led 2014 exit survey at Aiken High School. The project, directed by Dr. Bob Botsch, aims to survey 750 voters across 10 precincts with a four percent margin of error.
The Marine Corps League Detachment 939 plans an 11 am Tuesday Veterans Day ceremony at Aiken County Veterans Memorial Park 1435 Richland Ave. Speakers include SC Senator Tom Young Rep Bill Taylor and retired Col Augustus Fitch III. Maj Joe Featherston will MC. Aiken Area Akademic Home band and Aiken High NJROTC will perform. a wreath lay, large flag, and limited seating.
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