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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 2012
Page
3
Reader urges removal of Leonard Pitts column citing divisive rhetoric and racial charge. Comment cites other liberal writers as alternatives while noting concerns about criminal tattoos as a broader social stereotype.
A reader agrees with Carolyn Miller’s letter to the editor published Wednesday, expressing identical sentiment and support for her views.
The user makes a sweeping political accusation about Vice President Biden and President Obama, alleging frequent falsehoods and a physical change. The statement lacks factual detail, sources, or verifiable events.
The radio personality known as Minne sota Fatz contributed his own money to assist with the burial of a young girl killed in Augusta, expressing gratitude and blessings.
A reader notes Clearwater stations sell gas at about 3.35 while most of Aiken on the south and east sides lists 3.65. The writer asks for explanation for the price difference and urges others to consider Clearwater for fuel.
A reader decries widespread failure to stop at stop signs in South Carolina and Aiken, urging police crackdowns to reduce deaths and accidents. Call the TalkBack line or email editorial notes. comments may be edited and names withheld.
The note lists hours 9.00 p.m. to 5.90 p.m. Monday through Friday at 326 Rutland Drive with phone 648-2311 and fax 648-6052. It provides an email reference for Michael Gibbons and a newsroom line 644-2401, plus a 644-2381 number for Ten O'Brian.
Two Aiken-Barnwell Head Start teachers Nadia Jones and Shenikka Sullivan attended the First Steps Early Care and Education Conference at USC Aiken. Organizers Marcia Nash and Dr. Sally McClellan led 16 breakout sessions for about 75 providers, stressing professional standards and ongoing education in birth through age 8 care.
The Aiken County Historical Museum debuts an exhibit on about 300 Carolina bays along the Savannah River Site. Executive Director Elliott Levy notes the mystery of their formation and preserves photos by Doris Baumgarten and SREL staff. Open Tue–Sat 10am–5pm and Sun 2–5pm at 433 Newberry St. S.W. in Aiken.
The board meets Tuesday at 6 30 p m at the district office 1000 Brookhaven Drive to examine a preliminary 2012 13 budget of 158 million dollars including 3 million from the state general assembly. The funds primarily fund a mandated 2 percent teacher raise and new initiatives in a priority system not yet in the plan.
Police reports detail numerous incidents including stolen gun and iPad from a Ridge Spring vehicle, damaged center console in North Augusta, $500 missing from a Cherokee Street home in Aiken, a Kenmore dryer stolen from Gilbert Street, a broken window at Little Howies on Richland Avenue, rummaged freezer drawers with no losses, a bicycle theft on Cedar Road, an abandoned bike in a ditch, a stolen vehicle in Beech Island on Pine Log Road, a vehicle found on fire near Augusta Road and Thomas Street, and copper and steaks stolen from a Bath residence.
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