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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 2005
Page
3
A reader complains the paper published photos of laid off SRS workers and urges more respectful coverage. They question Mossy Creek naming, criticize loud residents, traffic behavior, and call for fewer comments and stricter space editing. They invite submissions via TalkBack line and email.
Jeremy Wright, new manager of the Tractor Supply Company store at 2655 Whiskey Road, Aiken, says he enjoys the role and foresees changes. He notes plans to add English tack, expand work wear, and create a one stop shop for dog food to clothes while drawing on his prior experience at Mt. Vintage Plantation and the Augusta store.
Aiken County Idol returns with auditions at Burns Dance Studio for community talent. Adults youth and children compete for a $100 savings bond, door prizes, and United Way support with a $5 registration fee and tickets $7 prepaid or $10 at door.
Aiken County Health Department hosts Reach Out and Read with Rep. Roland Smith reading If You Give a Mouse a Cookie to children from Children's Place. The program delivers up to 10 free books per child and funds 140,000 books yearly to 80,000+ youngsters, targeting ages 6 months to 5 years during pediatric visits.
A North Augusta man released from state prison after more than a year of a four year sentence was brought back to Aiken to begin another jail term. Andre J. Tillman, 23, served 407 days on a drug charge and returned to start serving for assault with intent to kill and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. He allegedly shot a man twice with a 9mm at close range on Bradleyville Road in North Augusta.
The notice lists office hours phone numbers and email for the Aiken Standard. It includes subscription rates for Daily and Sunday plans, EzPay options, delivery expectations, and payment policies. It warns that carriers are independent contractors and that paid-in-advance accounts convert to carrier-collect billing after term expiry.
The August theme for Aiken is Faith as residents note the monthly trait. Lottery results show Pick 3 Midday 9 9 7 and Pick 4 Midday 1 2 6 6 among a list of daily drawings including Evening and Cash games with figures such as Mega Millions 50 22 39 17 52 and Mega Ball 46.
The Aug 6 karaoke at Dixie Lee will be by D J Entertainment. Aug 20 cruise-in features Aiken Horsepower Club. Belk plans a 2007 Augusta store and has no immediate closure of the North Augusta location. Driver in tractor photo was Ricky Williamson of Salley, not the previous identification. The Aiken Standard apologizes for the errors.
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