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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 2011
Page
3
A reader urges action to preserve the local post office and questions a property assessment. The letter claims a $100,000 rise in value over five years despite a $150,000 price drop with a house still for sale. The writer also questions political turnover from last November.
The note advocates a national change through prayer and restoring God in schools. It urges individuals to stop blaming others and turn to faith as a remedy for societal ills.
A truck stalled in the left-turn lane from Powderhouse to Pine Log as two men and a woman assisted, directing traffic to Exxon and offering to call for help before they vanished. The writer hopes they were thanked for the timely aid.
A budget plan pledges a 10 percent annual deficit reduction over 12 years. Officials emphasize a shift toward a projected budget surplus as the administration outlines fiscal reforms.
The message targets supporters of former president Obama, urging a closer look at congressional bill HR 4646 and its potential implications. It emphasizes political viewpoints and mobilization around legislative proposals.
The article notes Dr Frank Roberson's illness followed by his recovery. Community members express relief and continued well wishes as his health improves after a period of illness.
A letter to editors urges political change over use of tax dollars for Obama’s campaign. Readers are invited to call the TalkBack hotline at (803) 644-2384 or email editorial aikenstandard.com with brief comments. Names will not be published and comments may be edited for space.
The Aug 16 edition mislisted names Mary Margaret Stokes and Deandre Schoultz. The Aiken Standard regrets the error and prints the corrected names.
Fatima Stewart, 26, of Belvedere, is jailed on allegations she drove a Chevy Avalanche that killed 15 year old Malcom Robinson near Williston on August 5. Bond set at 100000 as troopers traced the vehicle through an exhaustive search aided by public tips.
Carolina Musculoskeletal Institute on University Parkway in Aiken unveils a GE 1.5 Tesla 8-channel MRI unit with wide opening to ease anxiety. The open house is August 25 from 5 to 8 pm at 410 University Parkway Suite 1000, inviting referring doctors and staff to view the enhanced imaging capabilities.
USC Aiken marks its 50th anniversary as a higher learning institution with a year of events including a Banksia grounds picnic on Sept 10 and an Etherredge Center Songwriters Come Home concert. Alumni showcases, art receptions, and an Alumni Successes and Memories Contest are planned, with details online.
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