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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 2012
Page
3
Australian friends visited Aiken and toured the History Museum led by Docent Bob Popiel and the Train Depot. They found the experiences memorable and will share the history with friends back in Australia.
A reader laments repeated coverage of a local tragedy saying the paper hounds the grieving family and questions political figures. The letter criticizes ongoing memorial coverage and questions where Governor Haley was during the hero's funeral.
A reader responds to a Talk Back remark from December 28 claiming pumping gas should be optional. The writer argues gas pumping relates to convenience and safety, not driving skill, and urges establishing at least one full service pump staffed by an attendant in Aiken for customers who prefer assistance.
A resident thanks Officer Jeff Tibble for assistance when the family ran out of gas recently, expressing appreciation for prompt support and care shown by the officer.
A TalkBack letter confuses tailgating with pregame meals in parking lots. The author clarifies tailgating as dangerous driving practice of following too closely, while noting tailgating meals are a safe game-day ritual before sports events.
Critics charge Republicans aim to suppress minority voting rights in South Carolina amid a long history of discriminatory practices. The debate centers on alleged voter suppression tactics and the need to safeguard access to the polls.
Aiken Standard invites readers to nominate Pete Frommer as Citizen of the Year. callers may leave messages on the TalkBack line or email editorial at the paper. Comments may be edited for space and content, and readers’ names need not be published.
The notice lists business hours 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at 326 Butland Drive with phone 648-2311 and fax 648-6052. It includes email Gum.-aikenstandard.com and identifies Tim O Briant as Executive Editor and Michael Gibbons as sports editor with newsroom line 644-2401.
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Rep. Joe Wilson formally opened a temporary Aiken County satellite office amid redistricting. He notes his district now includes all of Aiken County and aims to boost jobs and Savannah River Site missions. He cites support from local officials and DOJ approval as progress.
Brian Eisele returns to Aiken to direct U S Representative Joe Wilsons satellite office after five years in Washington. He previously worked for Wilson and Senator Jim DeMint while planning a family with Reagan Highfill. Eisele aims to raise profile in Aiken while serving the region for the next year. He notes the 2013 office opening and current contact at 803 608 9747.
He argues Republicans introduced 27 bills to create jobs but were blocked by liberal Senate leadership. Wilson backs the Keystone pipeline linking Canada to U S sites, claiming environmental viability and economic gains for South Carolina. He calls for a balanced budget amendment, Cut Cap and Balance, and Spending Reduction Act, and opposes Obama health care reform while defending military strength and benefits.
Angel Phelps 25 is missing from North Augusta since November 25. She is 4 foot 11 inches, 110 pounds, white with no known medical conditions. She lacks a driver’s license and vehicle and often stays in the Warrenville area. Call 1 800 922 9709 or CrimeStoppers Midlands at 1 888 CRIME SC for tips and possible reward.
An Aiken man reported a holiday break-in with coins valued at over 7500 dollars missing from his inventory and about 50 coins unaccounted. Additional car break-ins were reported on Teague Street Dupont Drive and Hill Avenue with phones and electronics stolen. Investigations ongoing.
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