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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 2015
Page
13
An editorial reflection quotes King Louis XIV on self mastery and inner strength, highlighting the value of personal discipline as a foundational virtue. The piece frames self-control as a force capable of withstanding external challenges, presented in a concise editorial voice.
Aiken County Council member Camille Furgiuele leads a planned study of Whiskey Road to address sidewalks, signals, gutters, curbing, and drainage with a focus on safety. Prior Aiken Standard data show three top intersections with high collision counts, injuries, and damages. Funding could come from local state and possibly federal sources to support infrastructure improvements and economic development along the corridor.
South Carolina budget officials flagged an $87 million windfall while Sen. Nikki Setzler urged using surplus funds for roads and bridges. Legislators criticize underfunded social services and aging buses, urging a gas tax increase as a dedicated road funding source to address a $1.5 billion annual backlog.
Moses Mims discusses the Death Penalty Resource and Defense Center at an Aiken meeting. The column argues capital punishment is costly and biased, with high wrongful convictions rates, and calls for abolition including a federal end to the death penalty. Roof case prompts reflection on forgiveness.
Jenne Stoker of Aiken criticizes the Aiken Standard for echoing height-obsessed talking points over the Shahs hotel project. She argues the Board of Zoning Appeals acted properly, urging plan changes and cautioning against oversized downtown development.
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