Talkback callers share views on power, stores, and TV
Readers weigh in on nuclear energy and spent fuel, Walmart and Target cuts, Paula Deen returning to TV, marijuana as a gateway drug, public sex offender listings by ZIP, photo ID for voting, and quiet dining in Aiken. Call 803 644 2384 or email editorial at aikenstandard.com.
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Corrections issued for misidentifications and miscues
The Aiken Standard corrects errors from recent editions. Bill Stephens was misidentified as Ben Stephens in a 1A story. A Burns Dance Studio event for Caroline Miller’s Gold Award involves dancing with those with special needs. Lana-Pawlooza times were wrong. event runs 8 p.m. to midnight on Sept. 21 in the Animal Connection column.
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Historic bridges eyed for registry in Aiken agenda
Aiken Planning Commission adds a recommendation to place three wooden bridges on York Union and Fairfield streets on the next historic registry agenda. If approved by the Commission it goes to City Council for a public hearing and final vote.
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Project Jackson TIF debate draws mixed vote from North Augusta
Residents booed and debated a tax increment financing extension for Project Jackson as officials weighed private and public investment. Stake urged private funding. Greene warned of failure without extension. Rawls criticized the 75.8 million TIF and 101 million private investment ratio. others questioned blight status and term length, highlighting jobs and county employees. Amy Banton reports from the Aiken Standard.
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