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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 2012
Page
3
The Aiken Standard editorial argues unemployment figures can be manipulated to fit agendas. It claims numbers above 8 percent are accurate while those below are presented as inaccurate or misleading.
A TalkBack note from a driver in Aiken apologizes for pulling out in front of another vehicle on Oct 5 at the Randolph Henry corner. The writer explains being chastised by two passengers and urges more consideration for handicapped shoppers relying on buggies near the handicap section.
The AKB production of The Wizard of Oz used a live orchestra instead of taped music. If you enjoyed the show, contact Aiken Community Playhouse to encourage more productions with live music, targeting at least one show per year supported by local musicians.
Graniteville residents praise Fire Chief Phil Napier for clearing tall weeds along the Graniteville Canal over two Saturdays, revealing the waterway. The letter also urges vaccine opposition, teacher hiring, hotel-driven jobs, traffic plans, and council collaboration. Readers are invited to comment via TalkBack or email.
Aiken County Council plans final reading on an ordinance to relax RV park rules. Proposals include reducing minimum size to 2 acres and density caps, with setbacks previously restored to 50 feet. RV park owners Caroline Sparks and Bob Samples press for approval and aim to reopen their shuttered facilities.
The Aiken County Council meets at 7 p.m. in the council chambers at 736 Richland Ave. W. Citizens discuss code changes amid concerns that relaxed rules could affect RV parks and utility codes. Councilwoman LaVana McKenzie urges caution on altering regulations.
Wackenhut Services Inc. hosts the River Run on November 3 at 9 a.m. The event offers a 10K 5K and a 1-mile kids run with all races starting together at the activities center. Last year over 160 participants joined race director Steve Morrone.
The fourth annual River Run is set for November 3 at 9 am at Riverview Park North Augusta. The 5K starts at the activities center with a shorter Greeneway route this year. Registration is 30 dollars for the run and 10 for the kids run. online options and forms are on Active or runaiken.com.
Francis Pennington a Windsor native and 30 year veteran of Aiken County Registration and Elections announced a write-in campaign for county treasurer. The retired official joins a slate including John Cagle Debra Folk Jason Goings Angela Gunter Melissa Oremus Robin Saylor Ed Smith and Sonya Spray.
Scheduled events include Sgt Harold F Adkison Chapter meeting at Bath United Methodist Church 176 Maple St 1 30 p.m. Saturday. Aiken Jaycees Dis oriented Express haunted house opens Friday Saturday and Oct 26 27 30 and 31 from 7 11 p.m. Fridays 4 6 p.m. Saturdays. Williston Bamboo Trail of Horrors runs 8 p.m. to midnight Fridays 8 1 p.m. Saturdays through October at 612 Church St Williston. Village at Woodside hosts third annual Family Fall Fest 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at 230 Village Green Blvd free entry pet contest 10 fee vendor fee 25. For details visit thevill ageatwoodside.com.
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