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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 2012
Page
3
A caustic unsigned editorial mocks political ideas including dispatching a comics character to North Korea and legalizing marijuana while a personal appeal asks for the return of a silver necklace containing a son's ashes. The piece also laments film choices and braces against perceived English bias.
A reader questions when hospitals started using voicemails to inform families of a member's death and expresses that they find the practice inappropriate. The note highlights concerns about sensitivity and communication methods in grieving processes.
A shopper found a cell phone at Kroger and turned it in to the customer service desk. The owner thanks the finder for returning the device promptly and with integrity.
Call the TalkBack line or email editorial aikenstandard.com to leave a message. Readers’ names are not required and will not be published. Comments should be brief and to the point. the newspaper reserves the right to edit for space and content.
The Aiken Standard corrects misspellings of performers Stephen Ateca and Beth Ansede in the Aiken Community Playhouse production of Twelfth Night. The paper invites readers to report errors by calling Mike Gibbons or emailing editorial at aikenstandard.com.
The snippet lists hours 8 30 a m to 5 30 p m Monday Friday at 326 Rutland Drive with phone and fax numbers 648 2311 648 6052 and the website, plus names and direct lines for executive editor Michael Gibbons and sports editor Cam Huffman.
Readers are invited to call the newsroom at 644-2401 with tips. If unanswered, leave a message. callbacks are prompt. Submissions are encouraged and can be sent during weekday hours for timely publication.
Aiken Public Safety investigators say the shooter possibly targeted the Abbeville Avenue residence where Rickie Lorenzo Harden, 44, was shot once in the head while sleeping beside his wife. No suspect or vehicle description available. Crime Stoppers offers anonymity and rewards.
USC Aiken hosts Dr. Vernon Miles, second chancellor finalist, outlining higher ed transitions and the value of public liberal arts colleges. Miles, provost at Henderson State, cites USCA strengths, discusses fundraising, retention, and graduation goals while stressing inclusive dialogue.
Gregory Pou Jr. of Warrenville admitted two burglaries at Gloverville Elementary and a breaking and entering auto. He entered the school evenings, broke windows, stole food, two laptops and other electronics, then took cigars and a camera from a family vehicle. Sentences run concurrently under the Youthful Offenders Act with time served and up to five years. Dillon Dennis pleaded guilty to sexual exploitation of a minor grand larceny and multiple auto burglaries with time served and probation terms.
Dennis' case involves theft of golf clubs bags GPS unit and a wallet with items sold online. Investigation seized his computer containing scanned currency and 59 videos plus 106 images of minors. James Garner 19 pleaded guilty to attempted murder burglary second violent and burglary second non violent for December acts in Aiken.
The Aiken County School District invites public input at five principal vacancy sessions. Retirements include Warrenville Elementary Brenda Smith and East Aiken Mary Robinson. Meetings run April 23 to April 26 at school libraries and cafeterias with times 5 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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