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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 2008
Page
3
The public notice explains Whiskey Road will keep its street name while the route is designated as Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway. Businesses and churches may incur costs adapting address records, but no change to the official road name is planned.
The letter claimed Obama was ineligible, but the Supreme Court rejected the challenge. The writer urges moving on to his presidency and questions the completion of the Gray Mare Hollow Road bridge construction.
A strong statement condemns a recent voting rule, arguing it is irresponsible and denounces the stance of Speaker Bobby Harrell and all House members. The remark frames the rule as harmful to legislative integrity and outcomes.
Citizens of Aiken urged to inspect and address litter along roadways to restore pride in the community. The call to action emphasizes collective effort and local stewardship.
Readers urged to compare propane prices and switch plans. Call the Talk Back hotline at 803 644 2384 or email editorial at aikenstandard com with brief comments. Readers may leave messages without their names, which will not be published. The paper may edit for space and content.
The Aiken Standard corrects a misidentification from page 1B noting Galen Parker is the South Aiken T-Bred, not Joseph Rhennick. The paper apologizes and invites readers to report further errors by phone or email.
A Friday morning fire gutted Sateliz Inc. at 1003 Belvedere-Clearwater Road in Clearwater. About 30 firefighters battled the blaze for 40 minutes, with heavy smoke seen from a mile away. No injuries were reported and investigators suspect an electrical cause. The Aiken County Sheriff's Office is pursuing the investigation.
The Aiken Driving Club hosts a Christmas Drive at 1 a.m. starting Winthrop Polo Field with 24 carriages, eight minis, and drivers in festive attire. Spectators will watch along the horse district route as drivers collect cards through cones and earn awards for best turned out and best dressed horses while offering hot drinks and treats.
The Masterworks Chorale will present a Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols at St John’s United Methodist Church Sunday at 5 p.m. The USC Aiken based group led by Dr Joel Scraper offers tickets 15 general 10 seniors 5 students at the door.
Several local happenings include Olde South Realty collecting gifts for Golden Harvest Food Bank with wrap gifts 11 am to 1 pm Monday through Friday. Nandina Home & Design hosts Shopping for a Cause with 10 percent of sales donated to area nonprofits.
The notice provides phone and email contacts for submitting news tips and editorial inquiries. It lists Managing Editor Michael Gibbons, News panel member Tim O Briant, and other staff with phone numbers and addresses. The publisher and mailing details for the Aiken Standard are also shown along with subscription rates and delivery dates.
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