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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 2008
Page
3
Readers argue about bringing Olympics stories to the front page while noting daily TV coverage. The columnist criticizes excessive Olympic focus and urges attending events in person, citing Michael Phelps as an example of front-page omission.
A letter critiques tipping laws and hospitality staff workload while offering advice for drivers and neighbors. It urges readers to consider workers’ perspectives, notes minimum wage rules, and ends with guidance to contact the TalkBack hotline and editorial emails.
Public Safety detective received a tip this weekend that Nashon W. Simpkins, 20, of Graniteville, was spotted in Aiken riding in a white Chevrolet Beretta. He was taken into custody along with two others after officers pulled a loaded .38 revolver from his pocket. He faces charges including possession of ecstasy and breaking and entering autos.
Wade Pitts discusses the South Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership at a Rotary Club of Aiken meeting. The nonprofit offers growth training, cost-efficiency, and strategic assessments, partnering with technical colleges and economic development boards to boost local business performance.
North Augusta City Council unanimously approves deeds of dedication for a 0.613 acre tract at US 25 and Walnut Lane to control streets and drains. Walnut Lane realignment and a traffic light at US 25 are planned near the Sweetwater growth area by Merovan Business Center. The Villas at Five Notch subdivision on Five Notch Road also gains approval, both with abstentions by Mayor Lark Jones and Councilman Jason Whinghter. A separate session covered a legal briefing on current litigation.
Public notice style summary of the Aiken Standard listing office hours contact numbers addresses staff names and publication details including mailing and subscription information for 2008. It notes publishers and phone numbers and provides lottery results for Monday and related dates.
Congressman Gresham Barrett tours the Third Congressional District meeting constituents and urging energy bill action. He will appear at Greg's Gas Plus in North Augusta between 2 30 and 3 p m and asks for gas receipts to forward to Speaker Pelosi. Also announced are a Habitat for Humanity ground breaking with Parsons and All Saints Church and an AAUW dinner honoring local contributors in Aiken County.
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