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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 2011
Page
3
A reader thanks the paper for larger fonts and clearer print while criticizing beliefs about evolution global warming and political figures. The note ends with reflections on street signs and leaves, expressing aesthetic appreciation for the improved appearance.
Community chatter centers on locating a new retail hub on Northside with options between Sam's Club and Walmart. Residents promise a council meeting to decide the placement and address neighborhood impact.
A woman admitted leaving her purse on the passenger seat as she went to work, leading to a theft from her vehicle. Police report details pending.
Obama blames Congress for delaying job-creating trade deals he says are ready for votes. Fact check notes the White House has not formally sent the deals to Congress. asserts Bush negotiated them and that they were blocked by a Democratic-led Congress including Obama. Readers invited to comment via hotline or email.
The Aiken Standard corrects a misidentification from Sundays article about the Atlanta Fire United Club U1S Silver girls team. Readers urged to report factual errors by contacting Mike Gibbons or editorial@aikenstandard.com.
Christopher Bell aged 34 was found guilty in federal court of conspiracy to distribute cocaine and crack cocaine with multiple distribution counts. The case linked Bell to crack production from Breezy Hill mobile homes with arrests dating 2007 2008 and a regional task force involvement. Sentencing will be set by Judge Margaret Seymour after a pre sentence report.
USC Aiken women players led a clinic at River of Life Church gym for more than 40 children from Graniteville and Aiken areas. Players like Mackenzie Reese and coach Mike Brandt spoke of giving back and inspiring younger students while mentoring and promoting interest in future games.
Aiken County Council meets Tuesday Aug 30 at 6 p.m. at Aiken Electric Co op 2790 Wagener Road to consider a resolution proclaiming Sunday Sept 18 as Aiken Branch NAACP Day and discuss reassessment program with public comment.
Aiken man says his gray Mongoose bicycle was stolen from the Aiken County Public Library. An Elgin man reports window damage to his 2002 Mercedes on Grandiflora Circle. Graniteville woman reports Mongoose BMX bicycle stolen from Breezy Hill Drive. Jackson woman reports Runs Creek home damaged with holes in sheetrock and blue painted vulgar message. A computer modem missing. North Augusta man reports two pistols and a safe removed from his Todd Avenue home.
City Planner Susan French described digitizing 1,288 historic properties in Aiken after the Preserve America designation. With Wes Funderberg, the department linked data to Google Maps, creating digital file cards with construction dates locations architectural features and current use. The city may present its approach at a state conference and hopes to launch online within six months.
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