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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 2006
Page
3
Discussion notes the Oct 8 editorial by 9cowunter about Troll Run Station Sage Creek and new housing areas near City of Aiken. It questions city planning, urges keeping development inside city limits, and asks residents if they support residents paying city taxes and fees.
An Odell Weeks Tennis Center staff member explains the club is open to county residents and others beyond city limits. A writer misreported that only city residents may join, spreading incorrect information.
County residents must buy a rec membership of 60 dollars or 110 for family to use the tennis courts, while City residents pay a nominal court fee. The writer argues the complex should be accessible to all residents for a reasonable fee, noting the upfront cost may deter casual players.
The Aiken Lions Club thanks citizens of Aiken County for generosity during Candy Days October 6 and 7. Grateful for Rose's Kroger and Wal-Mart support. Over $1,500 raised to aid visually and hearing impaired. Call Talkback at (803) 644-2384 or email cediortal@aikenstandard.com. Readers need not provide names and comments may be edited for space.
Steve & Barry's opened a North Augusta unit at Edgewood Square near Edgefield Road. Local shoppers, including Tom Calliham and grandkids, browsed USC gear as prices ranged from 7.98 to 9.98. Store events include WHHD 98.3, WPRW 107, and KICKS99 remote appearances with $100 dash giveaways.
A 14 year old Jackson Middle School student was arrested after using a prepaid cellphone to call in two bomb threats this week. He is charged with two counts of conveying false information regarding attempted use of a destructive device and two counts of disturbing schools. The student was taken to the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice in Columbia after being pulled from class around 3 15 p m Wednesday. Authorities evacuated the school both times as bomb sniffing dogs and explosive detection teams searched the building. Investigators noted the threatened devices were not found and that the case will be handled by juvenile court authorities in Aiken County.
Aiken man shot in the foot during a Tuesday domestic dispute in North Augusta was taken to an area hospital after the woman he was fighting with drove him for treatment. Sheriff's spokesman Lt Michael Frank said neither party will be arrested and a judge declined to sign warrants after an investigation. The pair reportedly fought when the man grabbed a gun and the weapon discharged.
The Aiken Corporation held its annual meeting to review a year of achievements in housing and economic development. Leaders touted state grant support for Toole Hill, rehabilitation programs, and plans to restore the Center for African American History Art and Culture facade with upcoming construction and landscaping.
Wednesday drawing results list Pick 3 Midday 8 7 0 Pick 4 Midday 59 7 1 Pick 3 Evening 6 7 8 Pick 4 Evening 85 20 Palmetto Cash 5 19 2 26 21 29 multiplier 5 Powerball 5 10 12 35 38 powerball 9 power play 4 Cash 3 Midday 7 4 7 Cash 4 Midday 3 8 2 9 Cash 3 Evening 6 6 0 Cash 4 Evening 5 9 8 8 Fantasy 5 31 18 21 26 12 Win For Life 10 11 12 15 18 33 Roe ball 26
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