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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 2005
Page
3
A reader laments rising child support arrears and noncustodial parent unemployment. She recalls an attempted contempt case in which the father avoided consequences, cites a judge known for cracking down on delinquent dads, and weighs retiring to Aiken. She also complains about road litter seen en route from Augusta and asks for help.
A reader calls for tougher justice on sex offenders and asks for a red light at Wire Road near schools to ease dangerous traffic. The letter urges readers to send comments to the Aiken Standard via Talkback line or email. Readership can submit brief, non identifying messages for publication with editorial edits allowed.
Aiken City Council adopted a Downtown Design Overlay District bounded by Greenville Street Barnwell Avenue Union Street and the railroad tracks to preserve the historic downtown look. The 70 page guideline document guides repairs and new construction includes drawings and photos and requires staff level approvals for street facing changes. The Historic Preservation Commission was renamed the Design Review Board and will hear appeals in both districts. Contact J C Lexow at flexow aikenstandard.com.
Gloria Allen of USCA and Gwen Johnson organize a community conference at USC Aiken focusing on closing the achievement gap between African American students and peers. The event features panels with local leaders and two national speakers discussing education strategies and student preparation.
An hour of Big Apple style entertainment comes to Hopelands Gardens tonight at 7 p.m. Catherine Stapleton and the Best of Broadway perform with seven local musicians and guest Aiken Community Playhouse members performing songs from Carousel, Les Miserables, Phantom and West Side Story. Admission is free with rain venues noted.
Public notice listing address and contact info for Aiken Standard. Includes publisher, newsroom numbers, ISSN, mailing address, and rates for daily weekly and EzPay options. Also outlines delivery expectations, phone for delivery issues, and payment note about carrier independents and renewal terms.
Kathy Crist opens the CSRA Right at Home office in Suite 157 BTC Building Martintown Road serving Aiken County. The non medical in home care provides meals, reminders, laundry, shopping and transportation with assessments, daily care journals and bonded insured caregivers.
August focus Faith is highlighted for Aiken. Lottery numbers listed include Pick 3 Midday 4 2 3 and Pick 4 Midday 7 6 9 0 plus Evening draws 5 0 4 and 9 6 5 8. Other games Palmetto Cash 5, Cash 3, Cash 4, Fantasy 5 and Lotto South results with multiple figures are shown.
A corrected caption notes a 1964 Harley Davidson and a 1998 Toyota collided at the U S 78 intersection. Donald Franklin Johnson, 42, of Johnny Street in Aiken died at the scene. The Aiken Standard regrets the error.
The Aiken Standard invites readers to report factual errors and misleading information with contact points including Mike Gibbons and Jeff Wallace by phone or email to editorial at aikenstandard.com for prompt corrections.
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