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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 2005
Page
3
A reader blames Animal Control for ignoring reports of two dogs left tethered to a tree for days in extreme heat. The writer calls for charges against the mover and questions August school starts versus September norms.
Aiken Standard reports a local youth traveled to New Orleans for the Special Olympics and returned with gold and silver medals, highlighting community support and the athlete’s achievement.
Local supporters commend Sheriff Michael Hunt for life sentences given to drug defendants. They express gratitude for his commitment and call him a good cop.
Local diner Frescos on Richland Avenue earns praise for fresh food and friendly service. The piece includes a grim note about 1 800 troops dead and a critical jab at political leadership.
A reader praises Portraits of the Past as a favorite feature in the newspaper and notes it is among the first items read each day. The comment highlights the column's appeal and its place in the paper's routine.
Readers weigh in on whether SRS workers should be pictured in the paper. Call the Talkback line or email to share brief comments, with readers’ names not published. The newspaper may edit for space and content.
Dr. Mohammad Hailat arrives as math department chair at USCA after a career in Kuwait Jordan and the UAE. He seeks to ease math anxiety by organized teaching and outreach to Aiken County high schools while his family plans American schooling. He hopes to recruit students through stronger teacher links.
Jayde Ward 7 wowed judges with Inside Your Heaven on day one of Aiken County Idol auditions. Her father Bobby Ward joined, singing You Raise Me Up. Eleven year old Peyton Burger sang Love Can Build A Bridge and praised the fun of performing. Organizer Brigitte Flett announced 15 plus acts for the Aug 26 show at Aiken Technical College, a United Way fundraiser space donated by Burns Dance Studio, with registration at 5 dollars and spots limited for Saturday's auditions.
Oasis Church International hosts Famished 05 a free admission music festival at Hopelands amphitheater from 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday to benefit Golden Harvest Food Bank. Headliner Scott Phillips joins local acts The Wave Brad Davis Silent Resolution Introverts.
The Aiken chapter increased flag donations by four, with Aiken Public Safety to install new flags at the headquarters. Woodmen of the World has given over a million flags nationwide in 55 years to schools churches and non profits. Charlie Martin will hoist the flags this week at the Public Safety building.
Public notice outlines office details for Aiken Standard in Aiken South Carolina. Includes publisher and newsroom contacts, mailing address, and varied subscription pricing options for daily and weekend editions with EzPay and out of county rates.
Aiken features its August character trait Faith as the focus for municipal branding. Lottery results for Thursday include Pick 3 Midday 0 6 9 and Pick 4 Midday 2 4 8 3 with Evening draws 0 8 8 and 7 5 3 7. Cash and Fantasy 5 numbers accompany the schedule.
The Aiken Standard invites readers to report factual errors promptly. Contact Mike Gibbons or Jeff Wallace by phone or email editorial at aikenstandard.com to help set the record straight.
Readers invited to submit photos of faces and places in Aiken County for display. Pick up forms at the Aiken Standard office or download from the website. Mail or deliver completed forms to 326 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801. For questions contact Michael Gibbons at 644-2381.
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