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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 2012
Page
3
Editor criticizes a Talk Back post about Obama and unions in Aiken, alleging the author hints at government involvement in local road construction. The reader questions naming actual people, notes concerns about work schedules, and asserts companies pull profits from employees and shareholders alike.
A resident writes to the county councilman requesting cleanup of roadside trash that has remained for about four years. The letter recalls a deceased friend who previously asked for the service and adds a note about placing a campaign sign at the writer's driveway during elections.
Community members urge honoring fallen graduate Officer Scotty Richardson from South Aiken High School. A field-naming proposal could recognize his service and memory in a lasting tribute.
A shopper in line cannot pay for clothes and groceries for her daughter. A man in doctor scrubs steps in and pays the full bill. The grateful woman declines contact and tears flow as the moment warms the line.
The 2008 Indiana voter photo ID law, upheld by the Supreme Court in 2009, coincided with a rise in minority participation in elections in the state. Critics argue current South Carolina debates reveal class warfare rhetoric rather than substantive policy concerns.
A reader urges a presidential run focused on helping the American people. He or she argues against prejudice and joblessness, insisting the newspaper should serve the public. Call the TalkBack line or email to share brief comments. names will not be published.
The Aiken Standard lists office hours Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at 326 Butland Drive with phone 648 2311 and fax 648 6052. Redelivery hours are 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. weekdays and 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. weekends.
Aiken City Council unanimously approves buying a 1.17 acre parcel owned by the Aiken County School District adjacent to Eustis Park for a senior youth center. The $36,800 land use includes parking, green space and storm water abatement funded by LOST funds.
Aiken County residents are invited to a public hearing tonight at 6 p.m. at Millbrook Elementary School on a proposed waiver to the No Child Left Behind Act. State officials explained the plan would replace the all or nothing AYP rule with growth recognition and letter grade districts.
Aiken police charged a man with simple possession of marijuana and driving under suspension during a traffic stop on Laurens Street. The suspect, wanted on a parole violation, was jailed at the detention center. A break-in on Burgundy Road saw golf clubs stolen valued at 3000 dollars and a knife reported stolen on Church Hill Circle. A 1997 Chevy Tahoe with Alabama plates was stolen from Richland Avenue near Hotel Aiken.
Nicholas Martin of Aiken pled guilty to fourth offense DUI and received three years in prison suspended to one year with house arrest at Christ Central Wagener. Erica Richardson admitted cocaine use during pregnancy third trimester and received 18 months in prison suspended to two years probation. Myron Williams pled guilty to two counts of lewd acts on minors and was sentenced to 15 years per count, to run concurrently. Tara Harlow pled guilty to passing drugs to an inmate and to contraband in a detention facility, receiving six months in prison suspended to one year probation on each count, to run concurrently. Anna Dolianitis reports for the Aiken Standard.
North Augusta Public Safety is looking for 17 year old Hunter Barker in connection with several burglaries and car break ins in the North Augusta area. Barker’s last known address is the 1500 block of Georgia Avenue. Call 279 2121 with any information.
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