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
Jan 02, 2015
Page
3
Burnettown police seek patrols on Anthony Drive to address safety concerns. Officials suggest stricter enforcement could generate revenue and deter crime while improving community trust.
Local readers note wishful talk that Aiken gas prices fall under $2 per gallon. No official announcement. price trends and market factors are cited as influencing future shifts with residents hoping for relief at the pump.
A gun violence viewpoint argues conflicts once settled by physical prowess have given way to firearms as a cowardly escalation. The piece laments modern male softness, advocates boxing as a response, and invites reader comments via TalkBack to the Aiken Standard.
The Black Historical Committee seeks entries for the 14th annual Black History Parade with a Feb 21 2 pm start and a Feb 22 rain date. Registration costs 20 and closes Feb 4. Forms are at Smith-Hazel Recreation Center and partner groups. call Linthia Perry 803-642-7634 or Charonica Pope 803-641-3888 for details.
A Gallup poll finds 52 percent to 46 percent in favor of the U.S. government's Ebola response. Exit polls in Aiken County mirror the result. The report notes education influences trust while ideology shapes views, urging balanced oversight and readiness.
The piece notes that irrational fears fueled calls to close schools and could deter medical staff from treating Ebola at its source. Protocols soon improved and no medical personnel were infected in the United States. Botsch urges citizens to weigh successes against failures while national actions seem successful and may boost confidence in the federal government.
The Graniteville Brownfield Project Workshop is Saturday at 1 p.m. in USC Aiken’s Student Activities Center with input from residents. A 3 p.m. 10th anniversary Graniteville chlorine disaster memorial follows, hosted by Bethlehem Baptist Church Graniteville Community Coalition and GRACE Center. Public info: Anne Fulcher 803-979-4476.
Don Bozeman of Aiken spoke at the December Senior Men's Club meeting about his book Blackberries in the Summer which chronicles Eulalie Salley and Aiken history. He traced Salley’s 1873 birth, 1892 Aiken arrival, 1920 woman’s suffrage work, and real estate rise. Her hidden purchase of Lets Pretend and later homes near Horry Colleton avenues featured in the tale.
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.