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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 2008
Page
3
The article notes a request for an additional “Entering Aiken County” sign on the Savannah River Bridge near the Bobby Jones Expressway, highlighting a county signage issue and location. The report emphasizes the need for clear county identification for drivers.
A Dutch study reported by the Public Library of Science Medicine suggests obese adults aged 20 to 65 incur high short term costs, but smokers and the obese die earlier, leaving thin healthy individuals with higher long term costs. The piece questions if non-smokers and thin people should bear higher health insurance charges.
The text argues that atheists can have moral standards without religious belief. It counters the idea that morality requires religion, noting people act morally from self-respect and concern for others rather than fear of hell or reward in heaven.
Residents demand accountability from those issuing building permits and business licenses who failed to disclose upcoming rezoning changes. The public accuse local officials and agencies of masking the impact, urging review and responsibility.
The speaker urges emphasis on soldiers and the ongoing war over sex offender issues in Aiken, arguing alignment with wartime priorities and avoiding fixation on offenders. The remark favors supporting the military and veterans while deeming other topics less important in the current context.
Aiken resident celebrates a Distinctive Destination award after 56 years in the community. Call the TalkBack line at 803 644 2384 to leave a message or email editorial@aikenstandard.com. Reader names are not required and comments may be edited for space and content.
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Raymond Park and Justin Barnhart of Kennedy Middle School finished first and second in the regional MathCounts at Aiken Technical College, earning state bids in Columbia. Schofield and Merriwether also qualified. Nesbitt of Schofield placed fourth and won the Countdown round, with Kennedy third in team results and St Mary fourth.
The 2008 Aiken County Red Cross sixth annual Equestrian Art Show awards ceremony took place at Sporting Days Farm Palmetto Pavilion. Executive Director Suzanne Jackson praised students teachers and parents while coordinator Cecil Atchley thanked Joannah Glass for hosting. Winners received four tickets to the Aiken Training Trials. The event drew many parents students and teachers across public private and home schools.
The USC Aiken Lady Pacers host Presbyterian College at the Convocation Center on Wednesday at 7 p.m. Fans are urged to wear pink for breast cancer awareness with free admission and a $2 donation to the Savannah River Cancer Foundation. Proceeds aid the foundation and awareness efforts while a clinic for elementary students accompanies the event.
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