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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 2011
Page
3
Terrance Smith former Aiken High standout is lauded as his team clinched the arena bowl victory tonight. The editorial note commends Smith and his teammates for a strong performance and successful night.
A reader denounces TalkBack for printing anonymous harsh remarks about hospitality and women. The writer urges removal, arguing the column spreads ignorance and hate across the newspaper.
A brief editorial urges recognizing GOP and Democratic contrasts and tie voting to retirement financial goals, suggesting Republicans as the path to avoiding retirement debt.
A blunt critique argues that many seek money without trying to work, blaming a lack of initiative for current economic woes. The piece urges readers to pursue employment rather than rely on handouts, framing effort as the remedy.
Aiken Standard invites readers to weigh in on a 12 member committee proposal to prove the nation can run with fewer than 525 legislators and thousands of staff. Comments can be left via TalkBack at (803) 644-2384 or email editorial@aikenstandard.com. Names not required and edits for space may apply.
The Aiken Standard corrects an earlier report about 135 Laurens St noting it was built in the late 1960s or early 1970s and was occupied by Bankers Trust of South Carolina later NCNB. NCNB and C&S Bank merged in 1992 to Nations Bank relocating to 167 Laurens St. The 135 Laurens St. building was vacated and sold to First Citizens Bank in 1993, per Marsh Burckhalter.
Fox and Cam Huffman respond to sports inquiries at their desks on Rutland Drive with typical newsroom reruns and intercom chatter during weekday office hours.
At St. John’s United Methodist Church a Blessing of the Backpacks service prayed over dozens of children. Heather Moore’s多年 Land’s End backpack was blessed along with tags declaring the blessing. Rev. Dr. George Howle urged that God carry students’ burdens as they head to the first day of school.
Peter Walters Smith a longtime Aiken horseman and foreman for Thoroughbred trainer W C Freeman died in Florida at age 60. A native of Long Island he rode for Freeman about 30 years before a shoulder injury and was beschrieben as loyal and dependable by fellow riders including Annie Mitchell Pezzano and John Hamilton. He leaves sister Ann Webber and nieces Joann Toni Ann and Susan Ann.
Birds & Butterflies on Laurens Street invites public voting for the People’s Choice Award as entries cap at about 90 with judging by a panel including Chris Lydle Michael Gibbons and Dori Brenneman. Winners announced August 22 at the shop with calendar selections and charity support.
Voting for the People's Choice Award in the 2011 Nature Photography Contest runs today through Saturday with judging on Thursday. Judges include Chris Lydle Michael Gibbons and Dori Brenneman. Winners announced Monday August 22 at Birds & Butterflies.
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