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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 2011
Page
3
Wackenhut addresses a security complaint about dirty vehicles at SRS amid reports that 70 coworkers were laid off. The reply defends procedures and reiterates employer stance.
Aiken celebrates abundant pride and community spirit while noting a surplus of egomaniacs amid the otherwise wonderful town.
Opinion note argues Americans should support the president while criticizing South Carolina residents. The writer cites IRS data on income declines since 2008 and high unemployment, suggesting managerial incompetence and political infighting. The piece questions Democratic leadership and predicts blame after bankruptcy.
A group says a kind, unnamed woman seated behind four-windowed ladies paid for their IHOP breakfast on August 5. They praise good people, ask her to contact the Aiken Standard Talk Back line at 803 644 2384 or editorial at aikenstandard com to share thanks.
A Graniteville man, Craig William Guess, 40, was jailed after being found inside a fenced SCE&G substation in Aiken. Fencing was cut and copper wiring removed. Deputies responded at 7 am after an alarm, spotting copper, a drywall saw, and a bicycle bag near the fence before arrest.
Caroline Miller 11 Erin Drake 12 and Mina Krohn Vernon 13 of Troop 5225 won unanimous approval from Aiken City Council for a Silver Award project at the Carolina Bay off Price Avenue. They plan bird bat and butterfly houses six benches and a Carolina Bay patch and will document local flora and fauna for an educational flyer.
The Aiken County Board of Education will host a 7 p.m. Tuesday work session at the district office to discuss its five year building plan. The plan highlights capital projects including a new cafeteria for Jackson Middle School and upgrades at Ridge Spring Monetta Elementary/Middle Aiken High North Augusta High Gloverville Elementary Busbee Corbett Elementary/Middle and New Ellenton Middle.
The City of Aiken Parks Recreation and Tourism sponsors puppy and basic dog classes on Wednesday evenings at the H. Odell Weeks Activities Center. Puppies must be 10 to 20 weeks old with two vaccine shots. 6 week sessions start at 5 30 p.m. while basic class starts at 7 p.m. Call 642-7631 for details.
Harry's Local Bar and Restaurant at 208 Whiskey Road will run weekly karaoke from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. every Friday inviting patrons to sing and socialize in a casual venue event.
Cash 4 Evening and Fantasy 5 drawings did not publish numbers before the edition went to print. No results available for readers awaiting nightly draws.
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