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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 2009

Page

3

Traffic lights on Richland Avenue run unsynchronized

Commuters report the sequence of traffic lights from Laurens to York causes frequent stops. The timing was intended to be adjusted weeks ago but remains uncalibrated, forcing drivers to halt at each signal instead of a smooth flow.

Richland Avenue Laurens York

Golf course attire debate targets muscle shirts

Speaker supports proper dress code for the golf course insisting no collar means no play. The stance emphasizes formal shirts and proper attire as essential to the course’s standards.

Thanks to Outstanding Mail Carrier on Powderhouse Road

A resident on Powderhouse Road thanks their mail carrier for checking on neighbors and especially supporting those who are disabled. The message praises the carrier for thoughtful, community oriented service.

Powderhouse Road

Drug prices spark concern over smuggling into Aiken County

Residents note cheaper drugs than cigarettes fueling trafficking concerns as county authorities investigate sources and monitoring measures. Local officials urge caution and reinforce border controls to curb illicit drug inflow.

Aiken County

Endorsements spark debate in Aiken on tattoo parlor and mayor

Readers spar over local politics as Aiken Standard endorses a tattoo parlor and the mayor’s support. The piece contrasts band coverage with orchestra, questions Sheriff Hunt’s leadership, and probes gas prices versus retailer costs while inviting public comments via TalkBack.

Pinhead Club Aiken Standard

International Year of Astronomy Event at Ruth Patrick Center

The Ruth Patrick Science Education Center hosts an International Year of Astronomy celebration this Saturday from 4 to 11 p.m. Activities include a Galileo telescope exhibit, space art, solar and night viewing, and Kepler presentations. DuPont Planetarium shows run at 4 5 7 8 and 9 p.m. Admission ranges 4.50 3.50 2.50 with under 4 barred.

Ruth Patrick Galileo Johannes Kepler DuPont Planetarium Ruth Patrick Center USC Aiken Astronomy Club of Augusta Deborah McMurtrie Astronomy CSRA Galaxy Gals Ruth Patrick Science Education Center

Aiken Standard contact and subscription details

Newsroom numbers and emails for submissions and contacts are listed. managers include Michael Gibbons and Tim O Briant with direct lines and office hours. Subscription rates and mailing details for the Aiken Standard are provided along with delivery dates for 2008.

Tim O’briant Tobriant Aikenstandard.com Michael Gibbons Mgibbons Cam Huffman Hhuffman Newsroom

Spring concert by USCA band at Etherredge Center

The University Band at USC Aiken prepares for a spring concert at Etherredge Center Friday at 8 p.m. featuring works by Grainger Fillmore Vaughan Williams and McBeth. Assembly Saxophone Quartet performs Sunday at 3 p.m. and a joint Jazz Band with the Percussion Ensemble follows Monday at 8 p.m. Tickets are $7 general and $5 for Assembly Quartet events.

USC Aiken Natalie King Summerville Etherredge Center USCA Lauren Meccia Assembly Percy Grainger Henry Fillmore Ralph Vaughn Williams W. Francis McBeth University Band Meccia Richard Maltz Dick Maltz Chris Crockarell Duke Ellington Herbie Hancock Earth, Wind and Fire University of South Carolina Music Teachers National Association Hendersonville Rob Novit Rnovit Aikenstandard

Kirkland's to Close Aiken Mall Store April 18

The Aiken Mall Kirkland's home décor shop will shut its doors on April 18 per staff. A staffer would not be identified. Kirkland's operates 320 plus stores in 35 states and sells furniture floral items frames candles and lamps.

Kirkland Aiken Mall Home Decor Ing Kirkland’s Jackson Tenn

USC Aiken honors woman with Pickens-Salley award

USC Aiken recognizes editor Emily Cooper with the Pickens-Salley Southern Woman of Distinction Award at the seventh Pickens-Salley Symposium on Southern Women. The award honors a Southern woman who positively impacts the community and state and serves as a role model.

USC Aiken United Methodist Advocate Emily Cooper Pickens-Salley Deidre Martin USCA Martin Emily Lucy Pickens Eulalie Salley Butler Derrick Cooper Salley Eulalie Pickens-Salley House Deidrem

Gunman Robs Kangaroo Express on Whiskey Road in Aiken

A gunman robbed the Kangaroo Express on Whiskey Road in Aiken shortly before 8 p.m. Tuesday. He is described as a black male about 5 feet 6 to 5 feet 8 inches tall, armed with a handgun. Police followed a lead with a suspect matching the description as the Bloodhound Tracking Team assisted. Call ADPS at 642-7620 with information.

Kangaroo Express Whiskey Road Wendell Hall Aiken Bloodhound ADPS

Tuesday Lottery Draws and Winning Numbers

Midday Pick 3 7 9 6 Pick 4 9 1 0 5 Evening Pick 3 1 9 0 Pick 4 1 2 8 2 Palmetto Cash 5 5 11 16 18 35 Multiplier 2 MegaMatché 7 13 17 19 26 37 Cash 3 Midday 2 3 0 Cash 4 Midday 9 3 4 7 Cash 3 Evening 5 4 4 Cash 4 Evening 7 8 5 8 Fantasy 5 14 39 1 6 19 28 Mega Millions 14 47 53 39 48 Mega Ball 29

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