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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 2003
Page
2
A reader comments on a front page piece about James Richardson and Clearwater Fire Department. The letter argues language barriers and calls for immigrants to learn English while respecting rights to native languages. It expresses concerns about CPR and firefighting certifications among responders.
Aiken County deputies search for two suspects after separate shootings 24 hours apart at Mingles Bar. One shooter identified as Barnwell man sought on a warrant. second suspect unnamed. Victims, one shot in shoulder, another in the face, treated at local medical facilities. Authorities consider license actions and vow to curb violence in Nicholson Village.
A reader asks how a tax holiday for older individuals buying adult diapers could aid parents and students while noting shoppers saved money this weekend not related to school. The message invites public comments via Talkback hotline (803) 648-2508 or editorial email, with names kept confidential and content subject to edit.
The Aiken Standard apologizes for errors in Thursday’s edition misidentifying Dr. James Hagan and Friday’s report misnaming the Sunrise Rotary Club as the Aiken Rotary Club. The newspaper notes corrections and regrets the mistakes.
Merchants report strong end to South Carolina sales tax holiday with Target on Whiskey Road noting double digit gains over last year. Goody’s and Family Dollar also saw varied weekend results as shoppers stocked clothing, shoes, notebooks, pens and bookbags while schools uniforms boosted clothing sales.
The North Augusta City Council studies Hammond Hills Skate Park budgeting and improvements at a 6:15 p.m. session in the Municipal Building. A revised budget estimate of 32 395 includes 16 000 for sealing and resurfacing 500 for fence work and gate and 10 000 for ramps. The council also reviews Riverview Park upgrades funded with 760 000 in sales tax funds, plus annexation and water rate readings during the 7 p.m. regular meeting.
Public safety teams search for two men Frederick M Green 21 and DeMont Larobert Williams 22 both residents of Cushman Apartments as six others have been charged with fraud. Counterfeit payroll checks linked to SKF USA Inc. surfaced at Winn Dixie and other stores with investigations by Wagener Police and Aiken County Sheriff.
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