Aiken Mall critique calls for city action and code clarity
A reader questions the Aiken Standard and city leaders about poor Aiken Mall oversight. The writer demands the city improve building zones and mandatory codes, urging collaboration with the building commissioner and licensed builders per South Carolina law.
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Walls won’t stop people says reader in TalkBack
A TalkBack reader argues that walls cannot deter illegal immigration echoing the Berlin Wall and criticizing taxpayer funding for Gem Lakes. The commenter blames shoddy builder work for the issue and calls for accountability.
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Public meeting on deer management legislation set by DNR
South Carolina's Department of Natural Resources schedules seven public meetings to gather input on DNA backed deer management bills led by Sen. Chip Campion. A Sept. 29 session at North Augusta High School will discuss a four antlered buck limit and tagging all harvested deer, while ADQP quotas for bucks and does continue.
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Former Parks Director finalist for Augusta position
Glenn Parker a former Aiken director of parks recreation and tourism is a finalist for Augusta's parks recreation and facilities department director role. He interviewed with the Augusta Commission for the post open since Bob Levine resigned in December 2014. Parker says he retired from Aiken in 2014 after 30 years to gain retirement benefits, later returned as manager of capital sales tax projects. The pay range for the job is 90000 to 115000 dollars. Parker also drafts master plans for local governments for Clemson University.
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Local resident seeks aid after house burns in Aiken
On August 17, 2014 Leon Patterson Jr. learned his home at 510 Toby Extension in Aiken was engulfed in flames. Firefighters found the house fully involved and investigators ruled the fire accidental. Patterson says the property lacked power and questions the cause, and he has opened a donation account at Security Federal Bank in Aiken.
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Rebuilding Fund Appeal for Leon C Patterson Jr
Donations urged for Leon C Patterson Jr in his time of need. Give at any Security Federal Bank or mail to P O Box 810 Aiken SC 29802. Make checks payable to Rebuilding Fund for Leon C Patterson Jr.
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Aiken Duplicate Bridge Club Sets Regular 1:30 P.M. Games
The Aiken Duplicate Bridge Club will host duplicate bridge games each Monday Wednesday and Friday at 1 30 p m at the Croft House 356 York St N E New players may join for free and all skill levels are welcome.
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