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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 2003
Page
2
A shopper found a very young child alone in a vehicle outside a drug store and warned the mother to return quickly. The note warns of swift danger if the child is left unattended and mentions police involvement.
A reader thanks workers who made Whiskey Road better despite minor inconveniences. The note also questions why stores keep outdated price signs when the item is unavailable and a manager notes the sign has lingered.
A preacher laments secular drift in America citing biblical references. The text condemns removal of scriptural passages and commandments, asserts divine mandate for governance, and calls out commercialization of Christmas as evidence of forsaking God.
The Aiken Standard urges sno-cone operators to lower loud car music to avoid disturbing others and to remain aware of sirens. Readers may call the Talkback hotline at (803) 648-2508 or email editorial@aikenstandard.com with brief comments. Names are not required and may be edited for space.
A new state law aims to prevent children from crossing multi lane roadways when boarding or alighting school buses and adds rules for motorists in Aiken. It requires bus routes on multi lane highways to avoid student crossing and maintains penalties for illegally passing a stopped bus on two lane roads. The measure is welcomed by local law enforcement and parents for enhanced safety.
Weather stresses from a decade of drought left trees vulnerable to storms this summer. Strong winds, heavy rain and frequent lightning have toppled trees and damaged roots, with hackberry trees especially at risk. Local firms report higher demand for removal and trimming as storms continue. Karen Daily.
Donors at Sheppard Community Blood Center in Aiken received Bruster’s ice cream with a sundae bar as thanks for giving blood. The center supplies Aiken Regional Medical Centers and 11 other CSRA hospitals, with ongoing needs for all blood types and special emphasis on universal donor types. Donors discuss motivations and health benefits of regular giving, noting that a single donation can save up to three lives.
The four frayed flags at Richland Avenue and Laurens Street will be replaced by the Aiken Marine Corps League at a cost of 255 dollars. Installation is free through the Aiken Department of Public Safety. Hammons urges more local groups to adopt intersections and notes further partnerships with local vendors. Contact Ed Hammons at 649 4019 or email elh slh aol com for details.
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