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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 2011
Page
3
A reader praises Tara Brady and Jeremy DuMont after reading a local article, expressing pride in Aiken and urging the city to share in that pride for their achievements.
Columnist Kathleen Parker skewers both left and right as she critiques the Republican wing she belongs to. Her South Carolina roots color her sharp assessment of party factions.
The Living on the Go section question asks what happened to its status in the latest Saturday edition. Details about the column’s presence or removal are not provided in the available excerpt.
A local reader urges a boycott of gas stations referencing Sprint and Exxon on Pine Log. The writer notes Sprint price changes trigger Exxon price moves and calls for collective action to keep up with the fluctuating pricing.
The act purportedly grants U S citizenship rights to individuals linked to drug cartels and shields them from state prosecution. Critics warn of heightened crime risks while supporters say it protects due process. The claim's factual basis requires verification with official documents.
Readers debate the South ern Baptists move to a new name, arguing that evangelical labels alienate followers. The letter references Pat Robertson’s program and critiques the rise of family values politics and a theocratic undercurrent in American religion.
A Dec 9 article misreported Wagener library hours. The hours are Monday through Thursday noon to 6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Aiken Standard regrets the error.
The notice advertises editorial dive coverage and ongoing breaking news updates via the Aiken Standard website. It provides a contact phone and fax number for inquiries and notes weekday availability.
Williston United Methodist Church hosted its second Nativity Festival with more than 100 displays from members and residents. Scenes ranged from nail art to Waterford crystal, including international nativities, while visitors enjoyed music and wassail. proceeds supported United Methodist Women Missions Project.
The Aiken council meets at 214 Park Ave S W at 7 p m with old business including appointments to boards and second readings on ordinances. Items cover auditing the 2010 11 financial statements amending the Woodside Development Concept plan granting a SCE&G easement at Aiken Municipal Airport funding for a new contract with the County Public Service Authority and advancing Municipal Building expansion funds. A new contract item to purchase real estate at 135 Laurens St S W and jury box approval for 2012 are listed.
The Hathaway Hounds and Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce Equine Support Council will again host a downtown Aiken Christmas carol parade beginning at 2 30 p m on December 21. Alan Corey and Kendall Standish lead the group from the South Boundary horse lot, with gifts for Toys for Tots and Santa greeting guests at the Willcox Inn.
Author Bill Baab will present on Dairies of Aiken and sign copies for the library’s permanent collection. The softcover history, priced at 25, features color and black and white dairy images, with 35 histories of Haskell Dairies in North Augusta.
Bill Baab will give a presentation on Aiken’s dairy industry at 4 p.m. Saturday at the Aiken County Public Library 314 Chesterfield St. A book signing will follow. For information, call the library at 642-2020.
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