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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 2013
Page
3
A letter argues against placing Longhorn Steakhouse across from Outback near Lowe’s in Aiken. The writer warns it would worsen parking and spoil the area’s look, noting the lack of a left turn arrow and preferring the old Ryan’s site for easier access.
The reader cites an editorial cartoon questioning Miranda rights for killers and argues that abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell, who killed more than the others, was omitted. The critique asks if Gosnell was left out due to government funding.
Resident urges secession from the city to form a new municipality as the south side of Aiken grapples with perceived squalor while downtown improvements continue. The missive argues for action to address local dissatisfaction and economic divides.
A reader thanks someone who left a large bag of carrots on a back porch and asks for identification. They offer a dinner in gratitude and request contact via TalkBack at 803-644-2384 or editorial at aikenstandard.com. Readers may leave messages. names won’t be published.
The Aiken Standard apologizes for misspelling Carston Woodhouse's name in three captions in Sunday’s Learning the Foxtrot. The paper invites readers to report factual errors by calling Melissa Hanna at 803 644 2364 or emailing editorial.
Williston officials say the Price Wise grocery on Main Street was a total loss after a weekend fire that broke through the roof. Fire Chief Milton Widener said about 55 firefighters battled the flames, with water flow peaking around 4 000 to 5 000 gallons per minute, and an injury to one firefighter who returned to the scene. Investigators have not yet determined a cause, initially considering an electrical fault before ruling out that repaired equipment.
About 50 mentally challenged adults in Aiken received complimentary haircuts manicures at Solid Rock Baptist Church on Old Powderhouse Road during a spring picnic. Volunteers from the Ladies of Grace along with optometrist Michael Fulford and his wife assisted, photographed guests, and offered glasses adjustments. Lucille Montgomery, a 100 year old guest, got a manicure from Lacy Cosmetology School students.
Three men Rashawan Vertez Carter 23 of Augusta Rodrequiz Kintrell Jackson 21 of Aiken and Kentrell Antonio Brown 22 of Augusta were arrested after a pursuit ending at Plunkett Avenue and Laurens Street. Officers found firearms and drugs in the vehicle. No injuries reported. Police investigation continues with possible weapon and drug charges pending. Crimestoppers offers rewards up to 1000 dollars.
Cathy Ellis, after a long career at the middle school level, is appointed as principal of J.D. Lever Elementary School succeeding Renee Mack. She previously served as assistant principal at North Aiken Elementary and plans to bring her love for children to Lever.
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