Burning trash sparks local plea for greener Southside
A Southside Aiken resident urges residents from Woodlands Henry and Boardman Road to stop burning household trash. They argue burning harms the environment and health and note the benefits of legal waste disposal and open windows for fresh air. The writer also comments on taxes, schools, roads and support for country music.
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Southside
Aiken
Woodlands
Henry
Boardman Road
Mutilated bull sparks outrage and calls for justice
Readers condemn the mutilation of a bull on Wire Road and question if suspects have been caught. The letter urges accountability while recalling the incident and urging a strong investigation. Additional comments complain about radio changes and pay per view pricing.
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Wire Road
City avoids midyear water rate hike with radio-read meters
Aiken's water system shows rising revenues after installing radio-read meters and batteries. City Manager Roger LeDuc notes 2003 was wet but forecasts $6 million in water sales this year, up 10 to 15 percent, potentially preventing a 5 to 6 percent rate increase.
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Roger LeDuc
LeDuc
Philip Lord
plord @ aikenstandard.com
Noxious Odor Triggers Partial Shutdown At Mitchell Center
Aiken Public Safety and Hazmat teams shut down a large section of Mitchell Shopping Center after a 911 call reported a strong odor making some employees sick. Air tests found no harmful gas, businesses reopened after inspection, and EMS checked workers with no transports. Arris Grill staff exited quickly while some neighboring workers reported light headedness.
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Aiken Public Safety
Mitchell Shopping Center
Public Safety
Aiken County Hazmat
Sce&g
Aiken County Emergency Preparedness
David Turno
Aiken
Arris’ Grill
Arris
Karen Becton
Karen
Kdaily
Aikenstandard.com
Oktoberfest kicks off fall at Up Your Alley
Harvard's Wine and Beverages hosts the third annual Oktoberfest at Up Your Alley Restaurant Sunday at 6 30 p m. Tickets are 33 dollars per person and cover all food drinks and tax. Seating limited to 125 with over 100 already booked. Local supervisor Martha Spooner praises the event and attendees can reserve by calling 649 2603.
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Harvard
Up Your Alley
Janny Bijas
Bijas
Germany
Martha Spooner
Harvard’s
Spoon
Aiken Junior Woman's Club to Host Community Benefit Auction
The Aiken Junior Woman's Club seeks charities for its Grants of Hope program and invites applications for the annual Community Benefit Auction to raise funds for local nonprofits. Last year they raised 109000 dollars with 80+ recipients and expect similar reach this November 12 at the Black Forest Equestrian Center.
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Aiken Junior Woman’s Club
Aiken Junior Woman's Club
Kim Butler
Black Forest Equestrian Center
Kim Dracon
Cell phone may unlock arrest in Monday armed robbery
Aiken Public Safety officers say a found cell phone may link to a juvenile suspect in a Monday evening armed robbery near Tennessee Avenue. The victim reported being held at gunpoint and robbed of money and a shirt after the suspect fled in a car left unlocked with keys inside. A small handgun was recovered from the juvenile’s vehicle, and the owner on the phone declined comment seeking counsel.
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Aiken Public Safety Youth Services
Tennessee Avenue
Karen Daily
Kdaily
Aikenstandard
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