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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 2003
Page
2
A reader compares Giobbe to Hillary Clinton and notes Hillary’s name recognition. The letter criticizes ambulance routing and hospital ER practices and questions speeding tickets as revenue for county government.
Readers comment on local government roles including city councilors and mayor, critique on state and federal education standards, and opinions about residency rules for newcomers. Conversation includes mention of No Child Left Behind and SC PACT, plus a hotline for letters to the editor.
Firefighters battled a Monday morning blaze on Spring Road Graniteville that destroyed a single story home. Water had to be trucked in from Aiken and Center Fire Department due to poor local access. One firefighter was sprayed by water but treated and released.
Local workers adapted to the holiday with some shops open and busy while public offices closed. At Aiken Brewing Co and Movie Gallery plus Target, staff report a slower morning giving way to a busier afternoon as shoppers buy snacks, electronics, plants, and toys. Public Safety operated normally with holiday pay and extra patrols.
The 17th annual S C Holiday Pit Stop at the Welcome Center near the Savannah River drew large crowds as motorists paused for free refreshments and safety literature. SPokesman Bob Westmoreland said attendance likely surpassed last year with Friday's traffic heavy and totals exceeding 3 000. Volunteers from the Aiken Junior Woman's Club staffed the event amid donations from the area.
North Augusta residents will face water pressure tests over three months as gauges are placed on fire hydrants to measure static and residual flow. Testing runs Sept 8-9 in Savannah Point and Campbell Town Landing and ends Nov 10-14 in Belvedere Terrace with multiple area schedules and a potential for temporary discolored water. If discoloration lasts, residents are advised to run cold taps for up to five minutes and call 441-4240 for help.
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