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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 2010
Page
3
A letter from readers laments dire conditions in Haiti with claims of widespread starvation and concludes there are no people trapped in America. The piece emphasizes humanitarian distress and calls for aid.
Local readers urge action as wholesale prices drop but Aiken retailers resist a decline. They argue gas nears $3 and push for conservation while demanding lower prices to reflect market trends.
The inquiry into where the former NBC Augusta evening news anchors are remains unanswered. The adopt a pet segment has moved to WJBF Channel 6 and now airs Wednesdays on the noon newscast with Mary Morrison.
A reader from Aiken responds to accusations about a Mexican town and race bias. The letter asserts pride in Mexican care of horses, refutes illegality claims, and promotes ACTS aid for necessities. The note links price concerns to national politics and mentions rising electricity rates.
A commenter argues that requiring photo ID would curb fraud and that ID should be necessary for obtaining state assistance, prompting public discussion about election integrity and access.
Monthly checks urged for lights and signals. Readers invited to call the TalkBack line or email with brief comments. Names not required and comments may be edited for space and content for publication on page 4A.
Equine Rescue of Aiken donated two horses to Heart Stone Farm in Greeneville Tennessee, an outreach of Free Will Baptist Ministries. The horses aid an orphanage horse therapy program for 111 youths living on 230 acres near the Cherokee National Forest, with lessons on responsibility and life skills.
New Orleans group Hot 8 Brass Band brings its funk and jazz blend to the Washington Center for the Performing Arts as the APAG Subscriber Series resumes. The event includes an educational outreach program with a 30 minute school performance and tickets priced at 40 dollars for adults and 20 dollars for students. The band, formed in New Orleans after Katrina, emphasizes resilience and community through music and has toured Europe and the United States.
The 11th annual Antiques in the Heart of Aiken runs today noon to 5 p.m. at the Aiken Center for the Arts. Dealers from Asheville and Texas return year after year, offering Irish and English tables, estate jewelry, books, and repaired pieces. A restoration and appraisal section, plus a book signing by Marti Healy, adds to the event.
The notice lists circulation prices and delivery details for the Aiken Standard, including contact for Scott B. Hunter and mail address. It notes special Sunday Plus delivery dates for 2009 and provides subscription rates and phone line for information.
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