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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 2004
Page
2
Letter writers argue over Blue Laws and which day constitutes the Sabbath with some insisting Saturday for rest and others upholding Sunday. A reader condemns local price hikes while another complains about nighttime dog howling during freezing weather.
Residents urge state lawmakers to replace blue laws and urge merchants to spend Sundays with family. A letter defends zoning decisions after a beauty shop appeal denial and cautions against creating broad precedents.
Readers lament wartime spending and propose different uses for funds saying billions spent on destruction could aid disaster relief and humanitarian causes. Call a Talkback hotline or email editorial input with anonymous comments edited for space.
The Christian comedian Gary Claxton will perform at 6 p.m. on Saturday at Berlin Baptist Church in Salley, correcting a Thursday publication that listed 7 p.m. The corrected time aligns with the event venue and date.
Police release surveillance video of a masked gunman who robbed Enterprise Bank on Railroad Avenue in Salley just before closing on Dec 24. The lone suspect, a black male 20 to 25, 5 feet 7 inches, 160 pounds, wore a striped ski cap and dark striped jacket with green sweatpants. Investigators seek tips to identify and locate him.
The Sheppard Aiken Community Blood Center and American Red Cross Blood Services urge donations as 2005 begins. Blood drives run at 211 York St NE today 7 am to 2 pm and New Year’s Day 7 am to 2 pm for whole blood and platelets. The centers offer incentives and extended hours next week. O negative and B negative stocks are sought. appointments for platelets are available.
The Cumbee Center shelter hosts a drive led by the Aiken Junior Woman's Club to stock a business attire closet for abuse survivors. Pamela Bean and Sarah Boyer note donations include suits and dresses, plus resume help and interview coaching. The program aims to boost confidence and court readiness for women of all ages.
Forecasters predict a mild start to 2005 with temperatures in the upper 60s today and Saturday. Sunday may cool to around 62 63 with more clouds and a 20 percent rain chance. The six day outlook shows highs near 69 70 with widely scattered showers unlikely.
The forecast shows Saturday partly cloudy with highs in the upper 60s and 20 percent rain chances. Sunday and Monday keep upper 60s with 20 percent showers, Monday mainly cloudy. Meteorologist Bob Kurzeja notes next week could stay warm with scattered clouds. John Moore at imoore aikenstandard.com provides contact.
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