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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 2010
Page
3
Aiken debate pits council over funding an unfinished railroad depot. A district council member says it will beautify the city, while critics argue the project wastes taxpayer money and benefits no one.
Readers criticize Michelle Obama for high spending and urge Barack Obama to step down amid frustration with Washington. The letter expresses personal grievance and asks for change.
Opinion writer urges consideration of a one cent tax and emphasizes its importance while stating support for changes at the top, criticizing President Obama and Michelle Obama.
A reader argues for private prayer and criticizes public government prayer while noting a broader debate on church state separation. References include a 800-person rally in Aiken, student protests in Poland, atheist Tampa billboards, and a TV poll claiming 81 percent view insufficient separation. The piece invites comments via TalkBack and email.
Heavy rains force cancellation of the Aiken Slam Jam at Aiken Skate Park after the Beginner's Jam opener. Organizers plan a Monday meeting to set a reschedule. event offers gear prizes and cash rewards, with preregistered skaters paying five dollars and wearing protective equipment.
In Salley the Rally in Salley hosted Democratic nominee Rob Miller for U S Congressional District 2 and Frank Holleman for State Superintendent as residents met candidates and discussed jobs, education, and accountability across parties. Miller, a Marine veteran, criticized Joe Wilson and stressed bipartisanship and ground campaigns. Holleman outlined a statewide campaign schedule and commitment to education reform.
Security Federal Corp announces a quarterly dividend of 0.08 per share payable on or about Sept. 15 to holders of record as of Aug. 31. It marks the 79th consecutive quarterly payout since the bank converted from mutual to stock form in Oct. 1987. The bank operates 13 full service branches in Aiken and other South Carolina locales plus Evans, Georgia.
The Aiken Standard provides newsroom contact numbers and emails for submissions and editorial queries. It lists Michael Gibbons as Managing Editor with extension 644-2381 and Tim O Briant and Cam Huffman as editors. It also notes office hours and postal details for subscriptions and service.
South Carolina Republicans jammed the North Augusta Community Center for a rally as Rep. Joe Wilson and state Rep. Jeff Duncan pitched job creation and smaller government. They backed Reaganomics and a fair tax while opposing Obamacare and supporting immigration controls.
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