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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 2003
Page
2
A reader voices concern about children playing near roads at bus stops in Aiken County. They note Briar Patch Lane remains unpaved two years after a tax increase vote for road improvements while nearby streets are paved. They urge parental leadership on education and thank local hospital staff.
A reader questions child access rights for a released molester who admits ongoing feelings toward boys, while other comments thank Mr Hall for due process, support homeless dogs, fear Teen Line closure, and urge business funding to keep teen support services running.
A loyal subscriber praises the Aiken Standard for local features Portraits of the Past and A Day in the Life while contrasting with global bad news. The letter supports ongoing coverage of community stories and urges concise comments via Talkback channels.
Aiken Preparatory School hosts an exhibition polo match at New Bridge Polo Ranch on Friday Oct 10 at 5 p m. Pro players from Newbridge and Brigadoon Farms will compete to raise funds for Aiken Prep with proceeds, concessions, equine art, and a silent auction. Tickets cost 15 adults 7 50 children. organizers include Tara Bostwick and Adam Snow.
Aiken County Sheriff Michael Hunt credits alert deputies with a Monetta traffic stop that led to two arrests, seizure of 68 grams of crack cocaine, and nearly $5,000 in cash. Duncan, 36, Batesburg, and Fore, 38, Aiken, face trafficking charges after a 1992 Mitsubishi Eclipse stop revealed suspected crack cocaine and a suspended license.
Faye Bishop's eatery on Atomic Road, a Savannah River Site staple, shut its doors Thursday due to back taxes owed to the IRS. Mayor Todd Etheredge said Bishop was hospitalized from stress, praising her 42 years of community service and donations to shut-ins. A Faye Bishop Appreciation Day is planned for October 19 at the Agricultural Building in downtown Jackson.
Aiken's Northside upgrade project proceeds along Hampton Avenue with sidewalks, curbing, guttering, lights and vegetation. The plan extends to Beaufort Street and Tennessee Avenue, with future work toward Camellia Avenue. County partnership discussions hold potential costs and commitments.
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