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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 2009
Page
3
Editorial notes that the city will see increased traffic as more people retire to Aiken and more visitors arrive, based on online chatter and local sentiment. The piece argues for planning and community calm amid growth.
Referendum University remains committed to constructing a new facility here amid resident opposition. Officials call for a formal refer endum to capture genuine public demand and guide future action.
A family dispute arises as a relative argues for sobriety after a car incident involving a drunken driver. The other party was reportedly uninjured, intensifying tensions over drinking and smoking.
A reader argues theaters should hire more security to ensure safe crowds. If moviegoers fear disruptive crowds or violence, they question attendance and suggest screenings for specific audiences. The letter urges responsibility and maturity from patrons.
Aiken Standard readers denounce SCE&G billing for seniors, urging fair treatment and questioning utility relief options. The letter cites a 26 year neighbor relationship with Tom Young and a flooded Whiskey Road home, and criticizes editorial stances on cigarette taxes and junk food in schools.
A former James Brown estate trustee, David Cannons, was ordered to serve six months in jail for willful failure to pay $373,000 to the James Brown trust. Judge Jack Early deemed his assets substantial and set a Jan 25 report date. Cannons resigned as trustee in 2007 amid allegations of misappropriating Brown’s money and self benefit from charitable trust funds.
M Aiken Magic FIRST Robotics Team 1102 unveiled its Lunacy robot during A Night of Magic as they prepare for a six week build. The team will compete at Clemson University against 23 FIRST teams with regional winners advancing to Georgia Dome world events.
Two mural sized photographs of the spiral galaxy Messier 101 will be unveiled at 4 p.m. today at the DuPont Planetarium on the Ruth Patrick Science Education Center at USC Aiken. The event honors the International Year of Astronomy and features Aiken Mayor Fred Cavanaugh USC Aiken Chancellor Dr Tom Hallman and Ruth Patrick director Dr Gary Senn.
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A clerk at a Main Street convenience store in New Ellenton was shot in the foot during an early Thursday holdup. Investigators say two masked men entered, tried to open the cash register, and fled after the gun misfired for the drawer. The victim was taken to the Medical College of Georgia. Police review store video. suspects described as a white man about 5 feet 8 and a black man about 5 feet 11 with small builds. The weapon may have been a pellet gun.
The 90 minute historical drama "A Yearn to Learn" will be shown by Friendship Baptist Church at the Washington Center for the Performing Arts this Sunday at 3 p.m. The free event welcomes the public. The Iron Horse Bar and Grill hosts a Daytona 500 party this Sunday with details at their site.
TEY Thursday draws list Midday Pick 3 9 0 1 Pick 4 3 5 3 3 Evening Pick 3 5 4 4 Pick 4 9 6 1 2 Palmetto Cash 5 4 7 9 24 38 with Multiplier 4
Thursday draws report winning Cash 3 Midday 9 2 8 Cash 4 Midday 7 5 5 1 Cash 3 Evening 2 5 1 Cash 4 Evening 4 2 4 4 Fantasy 5 12 14 25 19 24 and Wednesday Fantasy 5 5 9 14 32 35.
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