Tax hike fears and Project Jackson critique in Aiken
Editorial critiques how Aiken County Council and the School Board avoid tax increases by not collecting more taxes. The writer cites a crowded Aiken Tech public hearing on Project Jackson, with about 70 percent opposing it. Arguments against cite noise, fireworks, traffic, crime fears, and low paying jobs. The piece suggests a referendum to appease residents.
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Aiken Tech
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Augusta
Caller Faces Medicare Fraud Scam Claiming Bank Details
A resident reports a scam call from a man with a foreign accent claiming Medicare verification. The caller obtained personal information but requested banking details. the resident hung up and labeled it fraud. The incident underscores ongoing Medicare scam attempts targeting individuals.
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Hal Linden Delivers Strong Show at Etherredge Center
The Etherredge Center hosted Hal Linden in a standout performance. Linden’s singing and clarinet playing drew praise for his versatility and stage presence.
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Hal Linden
Etherredge Center
Aiken Residents Defend Local Life Amid Complaints
A local resident responds to criticism about Aiken arguing that both lifelong natives and newer arrivals voice complaints. The writer asserts pride in living there and asks critics to relocate if they dislike the community.
Hitchcock Parkway Proposal Sparks Call For Leadership
Reader comments favor Bob Gilbert as the most sensible choice for committee chairmanship. He is viewed as well qualified and deserving of listening to on the Hitchcock Parkway issue.
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Hitchcock Parkway
Bob Gilbert
Marriage counselor labeled bigot sparks values debate
A reader letters controversy over a marriage counselor who allegedly claimed non Christians lack values. The piece invites public comment via the TalkBack hotline 803-644-2384 or email editorial aikenstandard.com with anonymity assured and note that names will not be published.
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Sierra Club fights flow control bill in South Carolina
A Sierra Club lobbyist described the flow control bill in the South Carolina General Assembly as overreaching county authority on waste disposal. He urged constituents to pressure lawmakers, noting SC data show high out of state waste and substantial private landfill capacity.
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Sierra Club
Benton Wislinski
Aiken
Wislinski
House
Senate
S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control
Sierra Club Group
Chris Hall
South Carolina Sierra Club
Aiken County Board weighs funding options for facilities
The Aiken County Board of Education seeks a tentative timeline to pursue funding for facilities. A 6-3 vote approved discussing a penny sales tax with Legislative support limited to 2014 ballot inclusion. only Horry and Charleston counties have authority to call public votes. The board plans a budget workshop and accelerates the 2014-15 budget process for deeper department analysis.
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S.C. General Assembly
Horry
Charleston
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Aiken Home Show Promises Products and Prizes
The Aiken Home Show returns Oct 25 26 at USC Aiken Convocation Center 375 Robert Bell Parkway with exhibitors such as Carolina Fresh Farm All Star Home Inspections Palmetto Propane and Lowe s Home Improvement. Attendees can win prizes valued at 5000 plus enjoy a kids corner and design experts. Tickets 5 free for children 12 and under.
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Prestige Appliances
Aiken
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Aiken Standard
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