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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 2008
Page
3
A reader recounts waiting 90 minutes for a Augusta physician who did not appear, stressing patient time equals doctor time. The letter also voices enthusiasm for Dunkin Donuts in Aiken and notes Beth Everitt selected as Aiken school superintendent with mixed views on process and performance.
A senior warns a classmate who cut in front of him in line that such behavior would trigger a slap. The tense exchange highlights rising tensions over school hallway norms and student conduct.
A resident asks if taking photos of horses around Laurens Street is allowed after being scolded for a recent shot. They sought permission and want to understand local norms and regulations.
A 63-year-old volunteer describes four years of unpaid work cleaning grass and weeds from graves at Langley Cemetery. She urges others to volunteer instead of complaining and invites comments via the TalkBack hotline or email.
The newspaper regrets using an incorrect image for Doogie Alexander in the North Augusta Midway Valley preview. Corrections note the error and provide the proper illustration in Friday’s edition.
International gospel star Robin Mark visited Aiken for a free Saturday concert at Hopelands Gardens and led a 9 AM to 1 30 PM seminar at USC Aiken for about 100 music ministers choir directors and church musicians. Organizers priced at 50 per person for the half day, keeping the event free for others.
The notice lists newsroom contacts for Tim O'Briant Michael Gibbons and Cam Huffman, publisher Scott B. Hunter, and delivery details for the Aiken Standard. It includes address P O Box 456 326 Rutland Drive Aiken SC 29802 and telephone numbers for editorial and customer service.
A Bridle Creek event on Sept 13 from 10 am to 1 pm offers pony rides hay rides dog agility and shelter animal adoptions to raise funds for the Aiken County Animal Shelter. Meybohm Realtors Bridle Creek and sponsors host activities including jumping demonstrations and a spay neuter awareness talk with proceeds aiding the shelter.
The event runs Friday 9 am to 5 pm and Saturday 9 am to 2 pm at Aiken's First Baptist Church gymnasium, 120 Chesterfield St. NE. For more information call 648-5476.
Aiken’s First Baptist Church hosts Art for the Missions at its gym on Friday 9 am–5 pm and Saturday 9 am–2 pm after a North Augusta gallery donation of nearly 200 framed prints. Funds support local ministries including ACTS, Christmas Baskets, Meals on Wheels, and Operation Santa. Contact 648-5476.
Aiken Standard lists Pick 3 and Pick 4 Midday and Evening draws, Powerball, Powerplay, Cash 3 and Cash 4 results with numbers. Some Fantasy 5 and Free Bail figures were unavailable at presstime and will be in Monday’s edition.
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