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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 2009
Page
3
Community dialogue questions how the planning commission can rezone several empty buildings. The note suggests relocating Mr. Blocker’s store to a vacant site, proposing the Southside Gallery building near Silver Bluff Road as a possible location.
A speaker recalls being told to consult a doctor listed in the phone book but every listing refused Medicare patients. The account highlights bias in access to care and systemic barriers for insured individuals.
The input contains opinionated statements rather than a factual news item suitable for a headline and summary. No identifiable people, organizations, or events to document in a newspaper card.
Residents call for curbs as yard burning escalates beyond pine straw and leaves. Fire officials warn risks to seniors and property and urge stricter rules to prevent harmful fires.
A parent thanks the coordinators and specifically Angela for Give Kids a Smile Day services. Readers are invited to leave messages via TalkBack at (803) 644-2384 or email editorial aikenstandard.com. Names are not required and comments may be edited for space.
The Aiken Standard apologizes for misidentifying Dave Hepner at the Aiken County Child Advocacy Center ribbon cutting. Hepner also chairs community impact for the Aiken County United Way and attended the event. The paper invites readers to report errors by phone or email.
Three couples competed in the 2009 Wedding Olympics at the USC Aiken Convocation Center for a honeymoon prize aboard Holland America. Klint Griffin and Kathryn Osteen won after a series of dress touching and bride trivia challenges. event promotes Aiken’s Premiere Wedding Expo with tickets and vendor info available.
North Augusta honors Dr. Billy Thurmond at the Greater North Augusta Chamber of Commerce banquet for 34 years of service and community care. He is praised as a compassionate, familylike physician with ties to North Augusta High School, USC, and Fairview Presbyterian Church. Andrew Maxwell wins Ambassador of the Year. Thurmond and his wife Beverly also received 2007 Service to Mankind awards.
Readers encouraged to submit news items by email or call the newsroom at 644 2401. Managing Editor Michael Gibbons can be reached at 644 2381. Office hours are 8 30 a m to 5 30 p m Monday Friday. Address and subscription rates for the Aiken Standard are listed with contact and mail details.
A 61 year old Lithonia Georgia man Alex Rodger III is charged with armed robbery and firearm possession by a convicted felon in the February 6 aiken downtown bank holdup at Vista Bank on Laurens Street. He is linked to a Augusta bank holdup a week later and later connected to both incidents by Aiken Public Safety and FBI investigators.
The Little Horse Creek American Indian Cultural Center hosts a dinner concert this Saturday. The Keeper of the Word Spiritual Gathering starts at 3 p.m. with dinner served 5 to 6 p.m. Donations accepted for food.
Tuesday lottery results list Midday Pick 3 8 3 9 Pick 4 2 2 5 0 Evening Pick 3 5 8 9 Pick 4 5 3 0 6 Palmetto Cash 5 19 34 5 31 37 Multiplier 3 Mega Match 6 31 6 18 26 20 8 Cash 3 Midday 8 6 3 Cash 4 Midday 2 6 6 5 Cash 3 Evening 8 0 8 Cash 4 Evening 5 9 2 3 Fantasy 5 23 19 12 22 11 Mega Millions 23 27 19 33 Mega Ball 24
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