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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 2008
Page
3
Local residents praise Aiken for the Distinctive Destination Award while criticizing B and W Auto Truck Sales along the Aiken Augusta Highway. Skeptics say the lot, visible from Rt 1, has marred the area for years and deserve cleanup.
Tenants call for stronger support and resources to confront slum landlords who neglect properties. Advocates urge clearer rights guidance, accessible legal aid, and swift enforcement actions to protect renters.
The governor presses for higher cigarette taxes, arguing to fund public costs, while critics say the move targets smokers and ignores broader energy and environmental concerns. They accuse politicians of using health rhetoric to raise revenue at the expense of smokers.
A proposed law by a Democrat suggests a $1000 penalty for owning a pregnant pet. Critics call the measure extreme while supporters say it targets overpopulation issues and animal welfare. The proposal has stirred controversy within the party and among voters.
Aiken Standard readers react to stricter penalties for owners of pregnant pets unable to afford them. Call or email Share opinions via the TalkBack line and editorial inbox. Comments may be edited for space and content. names are not required or published.
Stephanie Von Ridder, Westchester native now at Daybreak Farm, grows her riding operation through hard work. She plans a larger show ring with new jumps to allow full interjumper courses and simulated show practice for students. The project aims to finish within a month after a three year effort. Caroline Bower, a student, qualified for Medal finals on multiple horses, including Shenanigans, a six year old Thoroughbred gelding co owned with Laurie Mills.
The Black family honors Rachael Kaiya Black who fought aplastic anemia and died in 2001 by cutting hair for Locks of Love and supporting Camp Rainbow. Her sister Bella and cousin Whitney Miller donate hair while relatives volunteer with camp counselors. The piece notes Rachael’s passions, the family’s ongoing charitable work, and local horse show figures Daybreak Farm and Von Ridder.
Fragmentary notice outlines contact options for the Aiken Standard including a phone number and email, with a list of Sunday delivery dates in 2008 such as January 18 February 16 March 1 April 26 May 24 June 14 and several dates in August November and December. The text quality is poor and partially illegible.
The Aiken Lions Club meets the first and third Monday of each month at 6 p.m. in Cumberland. Members gather for fellowship and a guest speaker. Donations of old eyeglasses and hearing aids are welcome at Walmart Vision Center on Whiskey Road and Spec’s Vision Center on Silver Bluff Road.
Henry D. Freeman 56 of 1020 Beechdale Drive Beech Island was found dead face down outside Hilltop Club 214 Cary Drive Saturday. Autopsy cites blunt head trauma. Investigations involve Aiken County Sheriff Office Coroner and Jackson Police Department. Tips to Lt. Billy Fleury (800) 922-9709 or Crime Stoppers Midlands (888) 59-TIPS. rewards $50 to $1,000.
County Council to discuss multiple items in chambers at 736 Richland Ave W. Topics include a public hearing on a smoking ordinance, vehicle rules, tower and arenas exemptions, a case with Silver Bluff Church, RHSR zoning, EMS substation construction in College Acres, and first reading to lower animal adoption fees.
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