This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 2008
Page
3
City officials plan to assess road conditions and identify repairs while seeking aggressive grant funding. The message notes recycling procedures and urges curbside disposal of glass along with questions about pursuing grants for projects like Whiskey Row and synchronized stoplight timing.
The piece argues that religion rises in media and politics during fearful times, suggesting faith comforts the masses. It notes Tony Blair avoided overt religious framing in speeches yet supported the president, and posits faith and fear amplify each other in public life.
Readers urged to share views via TalkBack at (803) 644-2384 or editorial aikenstandard com. Comments should be brief, not require names, and may be edited for space. The note emphasizes casual contact spreads germs and the value of cell phones for safety.
The Great Backyard Bird Count runs Feb 15 to 18 nationwide. The Aiken Standard clarifies two local events at Silver Bluff Audubon Center and Jackson nature preserve, with bird counting at 3 pm on Feb 18.
The Aiken School District reports fewer disciplinary appeals with Sha nounced drops at Aiken High School by 50 percent and 30 percent declines at Schofield Middle and Aiken Middle. Administrators praise staff efforts, peer mediation, and visible supervision.
The M Aiken Magic high school robotics team previewed its latest robot at a Washington Center open house. Co captains Katie Scherpenberg and Randy Peterson led a PowerPoint and videos outlining the design and rules for this year FIRST Tech Challenge. The team aims to compete in Decatur Ga and possibly Atlanta for nationals, with prior success including semifinals and multiple engineering awards. Sponsors include Aiken County Public Schools EnergySolutions Parsons and Bridgestone Firestone.
Rates for Aiken Standard home delivery and EZ Pay vary outside the zone. For pay and delivery frequencies call 803 648 2311. Lottery draws listed include Cash 3 Midday and Evening, Cash 4 Midday and Evening, Fantasy 5, Mega Millions with numbers and Megal Ball 12.
A plan to merge Gran iteville Vaucluse and Warrenville into a single 23 4 mile township prompts a sequence of public meetings this weekend and next. Libby Cutright notes officials from Aiken County and Columbia will attend while organizers aim for neighborhood style discussions to inform residents.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.