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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 2011
Page
3
A reader asks why the northbound York to westbound Richland lane is left turn only. They warn drivers frequently switch lanes at the last moment risking accidents and urge the Department of Transportation to fix the hazardous design.
A voter from the South reports backing President Obama in the coming election. He credits the president with job growth in South Carolina and Georgia, denying credit to Governors Nikki Haley and Nathan Deal. He urges fellow Republicans to support Obama or face removal from office.
Reader complains about immigration coverage and notes locals also commit crimes. Questions the source of protestors tents and contrasts with prior camping conditions.
A public appeal urges residents to cease burning leaves trash and trees during a prolonged drought. Officials note smoke and air quality impacts threaten neighbor quality of life and urge compliance.
A staunch piece arguing working class voters should oppose President Obama in 2012. It claims Obama favors the wealthy and criticizes his fiscal policy, urging a vote for Republicans to “take back Congress” and warning that a second term would worsen the economy.
Aiken Standard invites readers to leave brief comments via TalkBack at (803) 644 2384 or by email to editorial aiken standard. Names are not required and comments may be edited for space and content before publication.
Tim O Briant is listed as executive editor with sports editor duties and contact details. The snippet includes a phone line and two prices $39.00 and $28.05. No further context or events are provided.
The Planning and Development Department offers online noise permits to allow exemptions from the nuisance ordinance for fairs carnivals or events running past permitted hours. Permits cover up to 1:30 a.m. with no fee and can last one to ten days per event.
Downtown Aiken gears up for the sixth Night of 1 000 Lights on Thursday from 5 p m with 1 000 luminaries. ADDA coordinates the event with late shopping, music, gifts and Santa photos. Local businesses offer open houses, refreshments and discounts. Volunteers help place and light luminaries and orchestration includes musical groups and a Santa elf giveaway.
A Beech Island woman reported gunfire near her while unloading groceries on Urquhart Drive. a rear tire leaked from a bullet. An Aiken woman said a Mary Kay bag was stolen from her car on Richland Avenue. a purse and cash items missing after her vehicle was moved. An engagement ring and a gold diamond ring were taken from a Cox Avenue home. The Salvation Army on Gayle Avenue reported glass removed from a bus side window. A Bath man said a wallet with cash was stolen from a vehicle on Elma Lane. Hooties Outdoors on Jefferson Davis Highway reported a bow sight and another item seen under a coat as someone left without paying. A Warrenville man reported a vehicle break-in per sheriff. An Augusta woman’s green 2001 Isuzu Rodeo was stolen from Foreman Road in Jackson after seven months idle for engine work.
The Aiken SPCA and Aiken County Animal Shelter offer Home Free for the Holidays with waived $75 fees December 16 17 at the SPCA and reduced adoptions to 35 dollars December 12 January 2 at the county shelter. Vaccinations heartworm testing spay neuter microchip and city registration are included.
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