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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 2011
Page
3
The writer notes Dow Jones declines and warns the US borrows over 100 percent of GDP as in World War II era debt. They critique political factions and express hope that signs on Whiskey Road reflect changes while urging attention to financial trajectory and national direction.
A TalkBack reader vents frustration with national leadership claiming mounting hatred, stating that regardless of who holds office the United States is failing and expressing exhaustion from presidential commentary.
Community expresses cautious optimism as an engineer is assigned to repair the Cherry Hill Drive sinkhole while noting frustration over a prior traffic light issue and urging safety prayers.
A World War II veteran urges national policy change to withdraw U S troops from ongoing conflicts. He argues the nation should wake up to the costs of war and prioritize veterans and peace.
Readers debate the impact of tea party influence on Congress and national debt. The letter asks readers to call or email opinions to the Aiken Standard, noting names won’t be published and comments may be edited for space.
The Aiken Standard corrects a Saturday misstatement that auditions are required for the Youth Wing. The program welcomes all middle and high school students with any level of theater experience. Readers may report errors to the editor.
The fragment lists contact details for the Aiken Standard including phone numbers and fax 648-2311 648-6052 and emails editor sports editor chairman and a website link vandard.com aikenstandard.com plus hours 8 30 am to 6 30 pm Monday to Friday and a newsroom extension 644 2394 2401.
Caring for Carolina and partners hosted a 10 am to 2 pm event at USC Aiken Convocation Center drawing about 2000 attendees by noon. More than 15 local groups offered health checks haircuts manicures and school supplies while Miss South Carolina Bree Boyce urged kids to pursue goals with hard work and dedication.
The Aiken County Farmers Market marked its 60th anniversary with a birthday party on a Saturday. Vendors offered fresh produce as master gardeners answered questions and held soil testing demonstrations while attendees sampled cake and browsed local writings. The market operates 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Saturday May to September at Williamsburg Street between Richland and Park avenues.
South Carolina Highway Patrol seeks tips after a pedestrian with a bicycle was struck and killed between 9 and 11 p.m. on SC Highway 39 in Williston. A blue Chevrolet Avalanche from 2002–2006 with front right damage is the vehicle of interest. Call SCHP at 803-385-3107 or CrimeStoppers at 1-888-CrimeSC.
Aiken Target hosted a National Day Out event on Saturday to honor National Night Out. The event featured arts and crafts face painting and on site ADPS fire truck tours with participation from Molly’s Militia the American Red Cross Safekids USA Habitat for Humanity and local groups. Store leader Lee Ann Perez noted stores normally partner with law enforcement and that this year Aiken hosted the event to maximize participation.
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