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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 2009
Page
3
A reader urges local leaders to open shelters for displaced mobile home residents at 1 a.m. in Aiken, noting lack of options. They also call for church facilities to stay open for safety and warn about cars without headlights on Highway 78 and Whiskey Road during rain, and a 15 foot limb blocking Powderhouse Road for a month.
After Sheriff Hunt’s actions in Breezy Hill and Graniteville, officials report ongoing drug issues along Rainbow Falls Road with multiple drug-related concerns and activity observed in the area.
Local residents are urged to secure vehicles in Aiken County after reports of break-ins. Authorities note valuables left in sight invite theft and advise motorists to remove belongings from cars and lock doors to deter crime.
A reflection questions how persecution of African Americans and family killings align with a Christian nation's ideals. The writer also shares a personal sighting of a rainbow near Aiken on Tuesday described as lovely.
Readers urge U.S. leaders to halt what they call an unwise spending spree. The letter complains kids will bear the debt and asks for action now. Call TalkBack at 803 644 2384 or email editorial AikenStandard com with concise comments.
South Carolina state Representative Rex Rice R-Easley announces today at 10 a.m. in Aiken his bid for the 3rd Congressional District seat vacated by Gresham Barrett. Other contenders include Shane Massey Jeff Duncan and Democrat Jane Dyer seeks the seat again. Rice highlights 15 years in the House as Ways and Means vice chair and outlines plans to curb federal bailouts and tax changes.
USC Aiken lauded students at its Academic Convocation with Lawrence Moore named outstanding student in mathematics and computer science. Awards went to Audrey Hendley and others. Jerry Johnson received the Distinguished Citizen Award, with Dr Ted Moore delivering the address.
USC Aiken announces major 2009 2010 honors across colleges. Notable recipients include Audrey Hendley as outstanding senior and multiple faculty admirations for teaching advisement and service. Numerous graduates and scholars named in Arts Sciences Business Education and Nursing with diverse departmental awards.
Reader submissions are not allowed but encouraged. For tips call the Newsroom at 644-2401 or email editorial at aikenstandard.com. Managing Editor Michael Gibbons can be reached at 2381, hours 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. office at 326 Rutland Drive, Aiken SC 29802.
Security Federal Bank in Aiken hosts a Shred Day Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 2587 Whiskey Road offering free on site shredding for up to five boxes and fraud prevention info from the Aiken Public Safety. USC Aiken hosts Masterworks Chorale and South Boundary in a spring concert at Etherredge Center Saturday at 8 p.m., featuring Frostiana Brahms Liebeslieder and Burns settings. Tickets are available by phone or at the box office. Community Foundation holds 2009 Grant Seeker Sessions Monday and Wednesday at 10 a.m. in Augusta with reservations via phone or email. sessions are identical and grants not for individuals.
Thursday's winning numbers include Pick 3 Midday 8 2 8 and Evening 4 4 4, Pick 4 Midday 0 3 0 0 and Evening 9 3 7 8. Palmetto Cash 5 draws 37 3 34 1 27 with multiplier 3 and Cash 3 Midday 3 0 0.
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