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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 2012
Page
3
In downtown Aiken on Thursday night the Horses and Courses event drew pro golfer sightings as attendees enjoyed the gathering. Organizers welcomed the crowd and urged everyone to have fun.
Police charged individuals in connection with the killings of two Aiken officers. The public figure Al Sharpton did not attend or respond to the incident.
A reader vents about the closed bridge and criticizes those who opposed the delay. They argue the closure prevents frequent traffic jams and potential collapse when many cars cross at once.
Residents flood lines with complaints over the Laurens Street bridge closure. Questions rise about who failed to inspect the structure and why the delay stretches beyond a month after decades of use and prior wear.
Readers respond to topics on inclusion at Augusta National and marijuana policy with opinions on education, health care costs, and social norms. The letter urges evidence and critiques current policies while inviting further comments via the paper’s TalkBack line and email.
The Aiken Horsepower Association hosted the ninth annual Spring Fling in the Aiken Mall parking lot with 162 antique and vintage vehicles and an array of activities. Entry fees benefited the Cumbee Center to Assist Abused Persons, which provides emergency shelter and crisis counseling.
The Aiken Standard hosts Taste of Home Cooking School at USC Aiken Convocation Center on Thursday May 10 with chef Michelle Roberts performing 10 recipes. Attendees can win door prizes and receive gift bags and coupons. VIP tickets at 45 dollars include a premium cookbook and special seating while general admission is 10 dollars with a gift bag.
Taste of Home Cooking School arrives at USCA Convocation Center on May 10 with a vendor fair from 3 pm and on stage cooking at 6 30 pm. Roberts will present 10 dishes as a live TV style show with general admission at 10 and VIP at 45. Dee Taylor coordinates, call 644 2371 for details.
The Aiken High School Class of 1972 plans a 40 year reunion on April 28 from 7 p.m. to midnight at the Aiken County Shrine Club with online registration at ahs1972 com. A golf event is set for April 27 at Aiken Golf Club and a cookout at Pat and Kathy Scott’s home to raise donations for Master Cpl. Sandy Rogers.information at 649-3024 or susan ahs1972 com. St. John s United Methodist Church hosts a Stephen Ministry Workshop on Saturday with Sara Scheine speaking. St Louis Check-in 8 a.m. program 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. cost 15 per person or 50 for four or more. call 314 428 2600 or visit.
North Augusta Chick-fil-A will host a spirit night on Wednesday April 18 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Supporters’ purchases during the event will trigger a donation to the Fox Creek High School Baseball team.
Local Easter egg hunt coverage invites readers to email their photos to editorial at aikenstandard com. The feature notes Vada Hutchinson hunting eggs on Saturday with staff photographer Suzanne Stone credited for the image.
The note lists 8 30 a m to 5 30 p m Monday through Friday hours for 326 Rutland Drive with phone 648 2311 and fax 648 6052 and email editorial aikenstandard com. It appears as the newspaper's contact page.
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