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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 2008
Page
3
Residents debate a Wal Mart site near the Steeplechase track with claims five mile drives and the potential for a Sam's Club at the blue gate location. Critics ask why add another big box when Wal Marts already exist in Aiken.
A reader argues for personal freedom against blue laws and calls for less restrictive rules on alcohol sales. Transplants from states with Sunday beer or wine access highlight conflicts between local regulations and individual rights. The piece urges tolerance and limited religious influence on public policy.
Readers recall a playful pig photo amid Steeple Chase festivities. The event featured daily butchering of pigs, cows, and chickens to feed families, reflecting a blunt rural outlook and local culture around the gathering.
Readers spar over blue laws and religious influence on politics in a spirited TalkBack call in the Aiken Standard. The paper notes comments may be edited for space and content and encourages readers to share views by phone or email.
The Aiken Standard clarifies the Aiken Horsepower Association monthly cruise-in will run Saturdays 5 to 7 p.m. throughout the summer at the Home Depot parking lot on Whiskey Road. The paper regrets the error.
Principal Mary Robinson and staff helped guide a schoolwide performance at East Aiken Elementary. Third graders and others learned kick boxing, basketball, Native dances and a peacock routine. Masters of ceremony were fifth graders Colin Bouye and Rashad Aaron.
James Gregory, famed for front porch humor and stories drawn from life, performs at the Aiken Community Playhouse on Saturday at 7 p.m. His act blends old-fashioned values with politically incorrect but non vulgar humor, drawing on family quirks and funeral dish anecdotes. He hosts a nationwide fan base on radio and has appeared on Entertainment Tonight, Comedy Central, Showtime, TNT, and TNN.
The Aiken Standard lists contact options and notices higher rates outside the home delivery area. It provides information on mail discounted office pay and EZ Pay rates. The notice includes dates: Feb 19, Feb 16, March 1, April 7 12, April 26, May 24, June 14, July 45, Aug 8, Aug 16, Nov 21 28, Dec 20, Dec 25 27.
Aiken Public Safety is investigating a claim by Cot Campbell of Dogwood Stable that former employee Elizabeth Darby Copeland stole a large sum from his personal account over four years. The 33 year old suspect from Northwood Drive is under inquiry. The case spans Jan 1 2004 to March 20 2008 and remains open.
AA Open Discussion will be held on Sunday at 7 15 p m in the Aurora Pavilion. For more information call 800 882 7445.
U S Education Secretary Margaret Spellings urged uniform reporting of high school graduation rates. In South Carolina data show Aiken County highs range from 54 to 78.1 percent, with concerns over methods and five year outcomes including adult education and GEDs.
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