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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 2012
Page
3
A reader expresses frustration with Al Sharpton’s public persona and questions whether he emphasizes religious titles. They complain about media focus on his appearances after black victims are killed and contrast tensions between races with broad social scrutiny.
A compact message urges focusing on personal health and harmony rather than political divisions or leadership. It emphasizes unity and practical well being over partisan concerns.
A terse comment on drug markets likening crack dealers to roaches. It says attempt to eliminate a few leads to a resurgence with many more returning, underscoring persistence of illicit trade.
BeautiControl products are sold at Healing Touch Massage located at 2149 Whiskey Road and at Andrea's Consignment Formal Wear at 917 Dougherty Road. The makeup line is also promoted by consultant Crystal, reachable at 507-0297.
Aiken residents thank two men driving a white Ford pickup who found and returned a lost cell phone in downtown. They request no judgment over any puppet photos found on the device while the owner was being located.
A reader reports a five minute wait at the new mall traffic stoplight on Whiskey Road and asks the Department of Transportation to review signal timing to ease backups.
Readers urge faster action on the Laurens Street bridge repair while the federal government addresses the project. Call TalkBack at (803) 644-2384 or email editorial input, noting edits may occur for space.
The editorial office operates 8 30 a m to 5 30 p m Monday through Friday. For inquiries call 648 2311 or fax 648 6052.
A six month undercover narcotics operation led to the arrests of two men on drug distribution charges in Aiken. Matthew Royster, 20, faces six counts of marijuana distribution. Nicholas E. Wyles, 25, is charged with possession and distribution offenses including near a school. A woman, Candice Pinero, 23, was also arrested for possession. Authorities say more suspects will be charged.
USC Aiken chancellor finalist Dr. David Cordle, dean of UNC Wilmington’s College of Arts and Sciences and music professor, visited Aiken for community sessions praising liberal arts. He stressed teaching supports research, campus voice, efficiency, and STEM balance as state funding stays tight. The other finalists—Dr. Vernon Miles and Dr. Sandra Jordan—appear next week at Etherredge Center with 4 p.m. talks and 5 p.m. receptions.
An Aiken woman says a package was delivered to the wrong residence and kept by the resident. An elderly man at Trinity Lutheran Home needed directions and was escorted back home. A man jumped from a moving car on Aldrich Street and fought officers. Four women dined at Applebee's then left without paying a 70 plus bill. Copper theft from a Belvedere home and from an AT T cellular tower on Lehigh Avenue were reported.
The URS Center for the Performing Arts presents Twelfth Night with performances Friday and Saturday and April 20 and 21 at 8 p.m. A Sunday matinee is set for 3 p.m. at 126 Newberry St NW. Call 648 1438 or visit askencommunityplayhouse com for details.
Antonio Scott entertains at East Aiken School of the Arts with a new piano donated by Barbara Morgan and Fred Andrea. Attending are Aiken County Schools Superintendent Dr. Beth Everitt East Aiken Principal Mary Robinson music teacher Megan Jensen and Tom Hoffstetter of the Aiken Performing Arts Group which coordinated the donation.
Fiken Standard 2 outlines home delivery zones and EZ Pay options. It lists contact numbers for delivery questions, re-delivery, and cancellations, including the newsroom and postal address with publication details and subscription changes.
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