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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 2012
Page
3
A TalkBack reader urges leaving Zimmerman alone, arguing innocence like a baby. The writer asks whether they would respond the same if it were their child who had been murdered, highlighting emotional reactions to the case and public commentary.
Aiken residents seek shoe repair prefer Fox Shoe Repair as the best local option for repairing footwear.
A personal letter praises Easter's meaning and communal resilience in Aiken South Carolina after a period of hardship. It urges church participation and reflects on forgiveness and salvation amid local events. The writer also notes tax basics and invites reader feedback via the TalkBack line and email.
Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The location at 326 Butland Drive lists phone numbers 646-2311 and 644-2401, with a fax number 648-6052 and aikenstandard.com as the associated website.
Darrell E. Brown 26 was charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest after forcing an Aiken Public Safety officer to the ground during a confrontation on Whiskey Road. Brown, tied to a shoplifting report at Kangaroo Express, reisted arrest, was hospitalized, and jailed after backup arrived. The officer was not seriously injured.
The Laurens Street bridge faced repeated troubles starting with a 1971 closure for erosion and maintenance. A partial collapse occurred January 31, 1974 during crane work to place a drain pipe, with no injuries. It reopened in November 1975 after funding from the city and a settlement totaling about $104,000 from construction and railroad interests.
Aiken Public Safety fire fighters battled a house fire on Kershaw Street late Wednesday morning. The residence was found empty after flames and heavy smoke. the owner returned as crews waited on the scene. The Red Cross was alerted to assist, and investigators continue to probe the cause and origin without any arson indications.
Ghost tours of Aiken offer a 60 minute historic walk through downtown stopping at several sites to share local myths. Kent Cabbage, lead guide, says the 7:30 p.m. departure starts in the median on south Pendleton Street by St. Thaddeus Church with a $15 per person fee. Reservations advised via phone or email.
One finalist withdrew leaving three candidates to visit the University of South Carolina Aiken and the Aiken community over the next two weeks. Each candidate will present for 30 minutes, take questions, and attend a 5 p.m. reception in the Etherredge Center, with campus and community meetings planned through mid April.
The Palmetto Cash 5 draw lists numbers 12 15 24 27 29 and extra Pecants 1 24 33 45 45 49 with 36 26 for Pick 4 Evening and Powerball. The source shows a jumbled set of lottery results and a stray entry J.
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