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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 2014
Page
3
A reader denounces the Grammys for promoting a social agenda including gay marriage, arguing the awards should focus on music. The letter questions leadership during a crisis and calls for gubernatorial appointment of South Carolina senators, praising Sen. Scott as an example.
A reader notes appreciation for coverage of constructive results from the recent storm. The piece emphasizes community resilience and acts of aid, praising local response and improvements sparked by the weather event.
Readers debate the role of lines and trees in maintaining power and the impact of weather on reliability. The note suggests rethinking infrastructure choices and asserts the Almanac is not a weather Bible while urging attention to spring conditions.
A grateful note thanks the man who paid for a lunch and all who helped during the ice storm. It credits power restoration teams humane education volunteers and a hospice nurse for compassionate care and support to a family.
Readers are invited to leave brief comments by calling the TalkBack hotline at 803 644 2384 or emailing editorial at aikenstandard com. Names are not required and will not be published, and the newspaper reserves the right to edit for space and content.
The Aiken branch of the American Association of University Women hosts the annual Books N Things Fair Friday 9 am to 6 pm and Saturday 9 am to 3 pm at the former CVS store in Kalmia Plaza Richland Avenue W. Hardbacks are $1 and paperbacks 50 cents with proceeds supporting scholarships and local nonprofits. A cafe will offer chili soup sandwiches and more. Co chairs Ginny Brooks and Pam Leitz oversaw setup as Attic Treasures nearby offers bargains. donations exceed last year despite bad winter weather.
A 3,000 pound cut away engine, built by MTA America at its Graniteville SC facility, is now in the City of Aiken Finance and Administration Building lobby. The display marks local manufacturing rebirth with 300 new staff and apprenticeship ties while officials discuss the project and its access to Atlanta and Charleston.
U S Rep Joe Wilson will host a second Veterans Fair next week from 10 a m to 2 p m at the Aiken County Shrine Club 1526 Columbia Highway N near the fairgrounds. The event aims to connect veterans with resources with 70 groups confirmed and a March 10 Columbia date to follow.
Veterans Fair slated Monday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Aiken County Shrine Club located at 1526 Columbia Highway North. For more information call 803-642-6418.
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