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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 2005
Page
15
Parsons, a longtime Aiken engineering firm, plans to hire up to 550 new workers for current projects including 100 engineering positions. The move comes as Savannah River Plant layoffs leave hundreds seeking new roles, with potential for displaced workers to transition into Parsons positions if skills fit.
South Carolina faces harsh proof of neglect as lawmakers in the House Judiciary Committee tabled a bill to strengthen penalties for abusers. A meeting tape shows officials mocking proposed titles such as POWER and POP HER, ridiculing victims and constituents.
The Aiken Standard announces its leadership and department heads with Scott B. Hunter as publisher and Timothy E. O Briant as managing editor. The roster lists Jeffrey B. Wallace as editor and Arthur T. Zappa as advertising director among others.
Community voices discuss allowing tattoo parlors in Aiken in multiple general business areas. Proponents argue tattooing is common and not harmful. opponents worry about location and policing. Respondents believe the town remains stable with no major impact.
The column celebrates community and fellowship in Aiken as spring returns. It honors Mark Twain’s life and writing, cites quotes about interdependence, and promotes an ecumenical dialogue hosted by Friends of Faith at First Baptist Church on April 30. The piece closes with the author's identity as First Baptist Church of Aiken’s pastor.
A neighbor walking her granddaughter was bitten on the calf when a dog lay in wait. She faced medical bills and frustration with local authorities as DHEC ordered a 10 day quarantine. The writer urges responsibility for medical costs and stricter action against repeated or stray dogs.
Glenda Windham Wagener voices disappointment in Gov. Mark Sanford and calls for rejecting tolerance of sin. She argues America was founded on Christian principles, urges Christians to speak out, and promotes biblical repentance for homosexual acts.
Shoko Hirao of Amagasaki Japan says the rail disaster shook her with fear noting the accident changed her view of train travel. The disaster left scores dead and prompted widespread mourning and safety concerns.
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