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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 2011
Page
3
A citizen argues Republicans should compromise with the president, criticizing obstruction aimed at electoral gain. The writer defends government services like roads and schools, questions privatization, and warns against waste, fraud, and abuse in public programs.
The text questions the cost of Barack and Michelle Obama using separate presidential jets to Martha's Vineyard, arguing it widers the economy and urging readers to comment via TalkBack. It lacks verifiable details and presents opinion on travel choices and taxpayer money.
A correction states sediment samples from Langley Pond swimming area tested fine. It notes a faculty recital at USC Aiken Etherredge & Thursday Sept 1 at 7 p.m. featuring Professor Lauren Mecca and the Frost Jazz, with apologies from The Aiken Standard for publishing the wrong tune previously.
North Augusta debuts a Waterpark style spray pad at Summerfield Park on Old Edgefield Road in cooperation with DHEC after months of delays and talk of a lawsuit. Officials praise the operation with Roy Kibler noting a single mechanical glitch being addressed, and Bob Brooks confirming final DHEC approval. Hours are 10 am to 8 pm daily through September with safety signs, an emergency phone, and recycled water.
A Brown Lane burglary in Aiken involved an AC unit entry and a ransacked home under investigation. A 15-year-old Aiken High student reported a phone stolen from her backpack around 3 p.m. in car line. A purse theft occurred in the Roses lot on Richland Avenue after a window break. Deputies investigated a Moon Shadow Street shooting with eight bullet holes, shell casings, and damage to the victim’s vehicle.
Three of six men arrested in the June 19 Crosland Park shooting in Aiken appeared in General Sessions court to seek bond, but Judge Doyet Early denied bond for all three. Names include Juan Antonio Serrano and Jose Manuel Serrano of Aiken, Tiheem Khiry Pollard, and others facing multiple charges including second degree assault by a mob.
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