Talkback Letters North Aiken traffic and school funding
A reader complains about southside traffic and accidents while noting many businesses on the west side with few amenities. They accuse the road maintenance fee of funding water and sewer lines for two housing projects. The writer questions school funding in Aiken County and asks why tax money isn’t directed to schools. They also mention the DAV and the lack of eligible men for social events.
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Hitchcock Parkway Has No Need for Repairs, Officials Say
Local officials state Hitchcock Parkway does not require substantial repairs. Citizens voiced concerns about wear, but inspections found the road structurally sound and safe for traffic.
Getting rid of ladybugs and other notes from TalkBack
A TalkBack reader asks about male ladybugs and their reproduction. The letter also ponders why two healthy oaks were cut in Citizens Park to stop squirrels throwing acorns, and complains about moped traffic on busy Aiken roads. Call 803-644-2384 or email editorial at aikensstandardaikenstandard.com.
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Aiken approves historic registration for three wooden bridges
The Aiken City Council unanimously added three bridges at Union Fairfield and York streets to the historic register and Historic Overlay districts. The Design Review Board oversees bridge work with City Council approval required for any changes. The move follows a petition by Ben Lott and recommendations from the DRB and Planning Commission.
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Rotary Club honors veterans and supporters in Aiken gathering
The Aiken Rotary Club marked Veterans Day with music prayer and a slide show of current members who served. WWII veterans Bob Salley and Charlie Benson received ovations as about 150 attendees watched cadets from Wagener-Salley High School present the flag. Guest speaker Jim Lorraine of the Aiken Warrior Project outlined services helping veterans gain housing education and employment and highlighted collaboration with USC Aiken Aiken Technical College and Camp Bishop Gravatt. Lorraine noted the project’s national reach plans and equine therapy ambitions for local veterans.
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South Aiken ROTC leader Haley Neiling earns national honor
Haley Neiling, executive officer of South Aiken High School NJROTC, won the Legion of Valor Bronze Cross, one of 16 cadets nationwide. The award was announced at a Veterans Day event by Mayor Fred Cavanaugh with Chief Warrant Officer Kevin Coley speaking. Neiling’s family and ROTC commander Larry Laughlin praised the moment as a special achievement.
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ROTC graduates weigh futures amid ceremony reflections
Aiken ceremony highlights Navy ROTC cadets Neiling and Perez as they near graduation. Neiling considers a Navy ROTC scholarship or a fine arts career in concept art for games and films, while Perez leads by example. Civilians praise service with "Thank you for your service" as a veteran shares pride in his three grown children from South Africa.
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