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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 2008
Page
3
A state moves to reduce the minimum ownership age following ongoing school shooting concerns. Officials argue the change aims to address safety gaps and increases in gun access for younger residents, while critics warn of elevated risks.
A reader states Christians are not hypocritical for honoring the Day of Rest and airing services on TV to reach lost or sick people. The writer says they strive to reflect Jesus in life, acknowledge that some must work Sundays, and affirm that only Jesus is perfect.
A reader rants about court handling under Judge Danny Lynn and laments the absence of a real estate Q&A column in the Sunday edition. They urge reinstating housing crisis coverage, critique bearded transgender claims, thank the city for cleanup, and offer a TalkBack line with editorial policy notes.
Investigators probe a Tuesday blaze that engulfed three Belvedere firms including a pest control business with stored chemicals. One firefighter was hospitalized for chest tightness. Early reports note heavy flames began around 5 am and spread rapidly, with no health threat found. Fire crews worked to contain pesticides while multiple departments assisted.
Major recording artists Hootie and the Blowfish Darius Rucker and Jim Sonefeld Colbie Caillat and Josh Kelley performed at Rock Fore Dough a Fourth annual benefit for First Tee of Augusta. They discuss charity work through Hootie and the Blowfish Foundation future solo projects and the bands SC focus.
Aiken Standard lists daily subscription details and contact number, plus a sequence of lottery game results and upcoming draw dates and prizes for Pick 3, Pick 4, Cash 3, Cash 4, Fantasy 5, Mega Millions, and Mega Ball. It includes ez pay rates and Sunday subscribers information with dates spanning 2008.
Rose Hill Estate in Aiken hosts a Masters themed dinner series by Chef Brandon Hanisee offering a five course menu each night through Saturday in the historic dining room and terrace. Priced at 65 dollars with reservations required the menu includes cold water oysters lobster bisque or duck and rice soup a crazy Cobb salad venison medallions or cioppino and dessert choices like creme brulee peach tart tatin or pecan chocolate turtle tarte. Live music starts Thursday at 7 30 p m with Gavin Kenny and Daniel performing Irish and Celtic tunes.
ICI Community Solutions Ine nonprofit hosts a seminar on conducting a successful job interview on Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon in Aiken. Speakers include HR managers and supervisors from Fortune 500 companies. For more information call Stephanie McLeod at 507-3263.
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