North Augusta TIF debated over stadium financing
A reader argues that county and school board have not given tax money to Project Jackson but promised tax relief on new property for a set period to secure financing. The letter urges a public vote and questions whether a municipal stadium for a minor league team is wise, calling for accountability and a drug test for officials.
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Aiken County
Wallet found and returned to son prompts thanks to kind stranger
A reader thanks the person who found and returned a missing wallet to a local family. The note invites further contact via the TalkBack line at 803-644-2384 or editorial@aikenstandard.com and notes comments may be edited for space.
Correction: Real Men Read photo caption error at Chukker Creek
The Aiken Standard corrects the first name of Will Holbrook in a Real Men Read photo from Chukker Creek Elementary School. The newspaper commits to accurate reporting of Aiken County South Carolina and the world. Readers may report factual errors to Melissa Hanna at 803-644-2364 or editorial email.
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Will Holbrook
Aiken
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Nonconforming welds found at MOX facility at SRS
MOX Services reports nonconforming welds in HVAC filter housings at the Savannah River Site MOX facility following a routine quality control check. The issue was reported to the NRC and NNSA, with ongoing tests before installation. The program remains under DOE review amid cost overruns and delays.
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MOX
Savannah River
MOX Services
Bryan Wilkes
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
National Nuclear Security Administration
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Tom Clements
Friends of the Earth
NRC
Clements
SRS
Wilkes
Department of Energy
Government Accountability Office
Sam's Club grants aid multiple Aiken area agencies
Sam's Club donated over 70000 to nonprofit groups in the Aiken area including 20000 for USC Aiken Veterans and Military Student Success Center and 35000 for the Greater Aiken Integrated Trails Foundation. Additional grants supported Child Advocacy Center Helping Hands Boys and Girls Club and others boosting scholarships therapy after school programs and community services.
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Gerald Raymond
Sam
USC Aiken Veterans Center
Student Veterans Organization
Colin Schauffer
Patrick Woodell
Robert Murphy
Sam’s Club
USC Aiken
Greater Aiken Integrated Trails Foundation
Veterans Center
Sam Club
Sam's Club
Raymond
Child Advocacy Center
Helping Hands
Boys and Girls Club
Aiken
Aiken High School
GVW Fire Department
Tri- Development
Aiken Technical College
Aiken County Sheriff's Office
Savannah River Cancer Foundation
Greater Aiken
Board opposes Mellow Mushroom paint plan in downtown Aiken
The Design Review Board unanimously rejects painting brick on the downtown Aiken building at 151 Bee Lane home of the new Mellow Mushroom slated to open February 2014. Residents express concern over a modern look and long term paint. The panel also approves St Johns United Methodist Church demolition and reconstruction beginning after January 2014.
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Bee Lane
Shawn Ledford
Ledford
Frederica Lofquist
Lofquist
Carla Cloud
Park Avenue
Bowery
St. John’s United Methodist Church
Chesterfield St
Icipal
Park Ave
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