Readers urge ethics action on Rep Don Wells and local politics
In a Talkback message, a reader questions Rep Don Wells salary sufficiency after a failed paint business and a $50,000 loan from Brooks. The caller accuses backroom deals, criticizes Hitchcock Parkway land purchases, and argues education funding via property taxes. Readers may call 803-644-2384 or email editorial@aikenstandard.com.
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Don Wells
S.C
Brooks
Aikenstandard. Com
Dustin Turner
Correction: SRS retirees center grand opening Oct 14
A correction note from the Aiken Standard states the SRS retirees resource center grand opening will be held on October 14 at Aiken Electric Cooperative located at 2790 Wa gener Road. The newspaper invites readers to report factual errors by contacting Melissa Hanna at 803 644 2364 or editorial email.
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Aiken Electric Cooperative
Wagener Road
Aiken Standard
Aiken
Aiken County
South Carolina
Melissa Hanna
Aikenstandard.com
Ellen Priest
Epriest
Aikenstandard
University system to build 7500 square foot prompt care in Aiken
University Healthcare System of Augusta wins 6 0 city approval to start a 7500 square foot prompt care facility at 1021 Silver Bluff Road on about 7.4 acres. The project includes at least 10 jobs with one physician and several midlevel providers, part of a broader plan for future development in The Village at Woodside and near USC Aiken.
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University Healthcare System
Augusta
Aiken
Silver Bluff Road
Steve Homoki
Philip Merry
Scott Ansede
University Hospital
Joe Roddey
GMK Associates
Ansede
The
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Woodside
Aiken County Planning and Development
University
Aiken Regional
Cultural center enters second construction phase in York Street complex
The Center for African American History Art and Culture begins phase two inside the York Street Richland Avenue building. Work includes HVAC electrical and lighting upgrades insulation plumbing and an elevator. Final phase will install exhibits audio video systems and genealogy lab for student programs and community events.
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Center For
York Street
Richland Avenue
Africa
Airicn
Camron Mattis
Raquan McMillian
Sammy McDuffie Sr
Rander Jones
Rashad McMillian
Sammy McDuffie Jr
Deacon Richard Johnson
Jerome Jenkins
Wyman Pope
Rodney Moss
Kenneth Baldwin
ATC audit finds no unusual issues and strong finances
Aiken County Commission heard the fiscal year 2014 audit for Aiken Technical College with an unmodified opinion. The college showed about an 870000 drop in operating revenue and a 1.5 million decrease in operating expenses, leaving net position around 34.8 million.
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Aiken County Commission For Technical and Comprehensive Education
Aiken Technical College
Nicole Hillman
Elliott Davis
Hillman
ATC
Commission
Carlos Garcia
Andy Jordan
Aiken County Museum hosts alcohol exhibit through October
The Aiken County Historical Museum at 433 Newberry St S W shows bottles and jugs once used to dispense alcohol in the ballroom. Open Tuesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays 2 to 5 p.m. Details at aikencountyhistori calmuseum.org. The CSRA Parkinson Support Group meets Oct 28 at 6 p.m. in St John Towers dining room 724 Greene St Augusta to discuss estate planning wills and Medicaid. Call 706 364 1662 for more information.
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Aiken County Historical Museum
Newberry St. S.W
Aikencountyhistori
Csra Parkinson
St. John Towers
Greene St
Augusta
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