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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 2004
Page
2
In Horse Creek Valley the name Midland Valley causes debate as locals note the range of peaks and lows. The piece questions how the site could be both a mid land and a valley, highlighting local naming quirks.
A reader lauds the city manager for shifting funds to widen Silver Bluff Road, praising the move over the 118 bypass expansion and urging better coverage of local transportation decisions. The letter also discusses patrols near Bobby's BBQ and county aid programs, advocating fairer policies for those in need.
Senior residents urge city officials to revisit the new trash collection rules. They ask how yard waste will be handled without city pickup and call for a public review by the council via Talkback hotline (803) 648-2508 or editorial at ai kenstandard com.
The front page misrepresented a Sept 8 issue by implying a clash between SRS and a Washington DOE facility over nuclear waste. The actual dispute is between the U.S. Department of Energy and the Washington State Department of Ecology. The Aiken Standard regrets the error.
The Wagener-Salley Young Farmers Mud Run draws locals like William Heverly and Milton Renew to a muddy four quarterly event on Highway 39 raising funds for the Spencer Smith Scholarship. Dozens of trucks race through red clay, with safety gear checked and fans enjoying the chaos and bragging rights.
Tony Cooper, 24, a Fort Gordon dental specialist and Fayetteville native, won WFXG TV 54 Aiken Augusta Idol at the Aiken Mall earning a guaranteed national audition on October 5 in San Francisco. He sang Sam Cooke and credited church roots for his talent while girlfriend LaShandra Coney praised his win.
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