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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 2006
Page
3
A reader voice argues against banning gay marriage, asserting that imposing one religious interpretation fuels hate and religious zealotry in the United States and abroad. The opinion contends universal law should guide conduct, not factional scripture.
Residents question the need for a new all in one County complex and warn it would add taxpayer burden while leaving four empty buildings in Aiken. They urge careful consideration of costs and alternatives before proceeding with the project.
Aiken Standard front page features James Brown behind on storage rent amid a pending auction. The item contrasts coverage of famous individuals with lesser known debts, noting media focus on public figures.
Readers discuss immigration, labor, and legal liability in a brief talkback. The column invites comments on whether illegal aliens should be convicted for crimes or could sue, and how federal law applies. Readers are urged to call or email with concise input.
The Aiken Standard notes a fellow ship category was omitted in the Aug. 6 story. Applications are also being accepted for Individual Artist Fellowships in music through Oct. 1. The newspaper regrets the error.
By a 6-2 vote the Aiken County Board of Education approved Pascora Montessori Charter School to open in North Augusta in 2008 with about 210 students in K-6. The project is led by Kimberly Hardin-Morey and faces questions on diversity and transportation.
North Aiken Elementary teacher Julie Swygert leads ACEA as president with Wagener Say oh High’s Mary Mason as vice president in the Kan County Edenton South Carolina Education Association kickoff. SCEA President Sheila Gallagher and UniDistrict 6 official Chuck Watson urged membership building as state issues include the rural equity suit, No Child Left Behind, and property tax relief. Kupprat, a longtime SCEA member, remains active in teaching and learning efforts and national Board Certified teacher coordination in Columbia.
Aiken in August focuses on benevolence as its city character trait. Lottery results for South Carolina and Georgia are listed with daily pick numbers for Pick 3 Pick 4 Cash 3 Cash 4 and Mega Millions along with the Mega Ball.
Aiken County sheriff and investigators urge State regulators to revoke Laverne's Bar and Gil liquor license after a July raid at the Gloverville bar seized prescription drugs illegal gaming machines and cash. Seven people including the owner Charles L. Moyer Sr were arrested. State officials will notify the license holder who may request a hearing with a judge to determine the license status.
Gregg Park hosts exerobic classes taught by Janis Napier on Tuesdays and Hollis Adair on Thursdays from 6 to 7 p.m. The program blends step aerobics weights and floor exercises. Weekly sessions cost Conte S13 for Gregg Park Passholders and $25 for non passholders.
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