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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 2011
Page
3
An editorial commentary on complaints about Whitemarsh speed bumps and the road’s role for all users. The piece weighs criticism against the road's intended purpose and accessibility.
A reader urges more community options for single people during the holidays noting many are alone and frustrated by closed venues. The letter comments on driver behavior and traffic at intersections, praising safe practice and cautioning against aggressive driving amid holiday plans.
Opinion lines criticize past warnings about Aiken projects as unfounded while noting the city’s rise as a regional stop after Savannah and Charleston. The piece cites Sen. DeMint’s stance on government size and questions about judicial confirmations, including women nominees, implying ongoing political contention.
Readers are invited to leave messages on the TalkBack line at 803 644 2384 or email editorial at aikenstandard dot com. Names are optional and will not be published. comments will be edited for space and content.
The Aiken County Board of Education spent about three hours reviewing self assessment surveys. The discussion, led by Gwen Hampton of the S C School Boards Association, focused on time management, community relations, and strategic vision.
Communities around the globe mark World AIDS Day with education and testing. South Carolina health officials urge testing, note about 24 000 known cases in the state and highlight the theme Getting to Zero to end new infections discrimination and AIDS related deaths. Free walk in HIV tests offered weekdays 8 30 to 4 with results in about 20 minutes.
Free HIV testing available on weekdays 8 30 a m to 4 p m at 130 Waterloo St Aiken Walk in service with oral swab tests Friday testing possible if other times unavailable DHEC partners with community agencies to support testing care and prevention in South Carolina Also offers medical assistance transport counseling condoms and support groups More information at scdhec gov or hotline 800 322 AIDS.
The NRC annual review of the 4.8 billion Mixed Oxide Fuel Fabrication Facility at Savannah River Site covers Oct 2010 through Sept 2011. It reports construction is acceptable, no violations found, and corrective action programs meet requirements. The MOX plant aims to convert surplus weapons plutonium into reactor fuel by 2016.
A car break-in on Richland Avenue left a purse missing after the victim left it in an unlocked car at 1:20 p.m. Monday. Officers investigated an empty Union Street residence with an unlocked door. A burglary at Doggie Need a Doo on Whiskey Road saw a shattered window and missing money. suspects are being pursued.
Aiken Pet Fitness hosts an open house and Walk around with a Pound Awards on Saturday from 1 to 3 PM. Brittani Bowling offers Holiday Pet Portraits for donations to FOTAS. Allen Riddick presents Memories of Growing Up and Living in Aiken SC at 4 PM at the Aiken County Public Library. signed copies for sale.
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