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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 2006
Page
3
A reader muses on reparations for various ethnic groups from different eras including Native Americans, Irish, British, Normans, Angles, Romans, and Italian-descended families. References a letter by A. G. Blackmon expressing strong sentiment on the broader issue.
A reader in Friday's Standard laments declining knowledge of geography and cultural references. The letter recalls past music eras from Elvis to disco and questions whether children today can locate the Pacific Ocean on a map.
A reader questions why the Confederate flag is seen as offensive arguing democracy allows controversial symbols. The note invites comments via phone and email, says readers’ names not required, and notes the newspaper may edit submissions for space and content.
Aiken County Election Commission votes to refer evidence against Collins Keith Brown to the Second Judicial Circuit solicitor to probe possible perjury and residency fraud in voting. Brown, seated on Augusta’s District 4, has claimed residency in Augusta while being questioned about SC residence at 480 Duncan Road North Augusta and 1861 Ellis St Augusta.
A Monday evening concert at Hopelands Gardens featured Catherine Stapleton and friends honoring Barbra Streisand with hits like On a Clear Day and The Way We Were. Betsy Wilson-Mahoney Julie Brown Davis and Diane Minnard joined Stapleton with Pam Fulmer on piano David Culp on bass and Ben Lacy on percussion.
Rae Jean Lucas a 59 year old Barwell resident received 12 months and a day in federal prison after conviction on conspiracy to distribute OxyContin. She could earn credit for good behavior cutting the sentence to about 10 and a half months. The case notes Lucas obtained pills from a doctor for pain then shipped about 1020 tablets to a relative in Delaware for distribution. She reportedly earned about $1000 per prescription. The DEA and USPS investigated the matter.
Danny Robinson, 34, was sentenced to 15 years for burglary and 10 concurrent years for armed robbery after admitting to breaking into a Burnettown man’s home on May 29, threatening him with a pistol, and taking his wallet. The incident followed a prior breaking and demand for money from his boss.
The notice announces a free continuing education event open to the public. For more information, call 641-3563.
Batteries Plus, a national chain, opens at 2645 Whiskey Road in the Talbots Shopping Center offering a wide range of batteries and related services. Owners Lisa and Rick Voss highlight repair and rebuild expertise and home installation for medical devices, with staffing seeking part and full time workers as the business serves retail and commercial customers in the growing Aiken community.
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