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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 2014
Page
3
A reader questions why certain stores stock 26 checkout lanes but only two stay open, causing long lines that reach the back of the store. The letter cites shopper frustration and asks for explanations of staffing and queue management practices.
A reader combo of opinions laments the restart of a chain gang and calls for harsher penalties for shoplifting. They warn against slow driving in the left lane, urge a stable Savannah River Site replacement, and urge private foreign investment, while suggesting sending Christmas cards to St. Jude's Ranch for Children.
Aiken Standard readers thank police fire and EMS for care during a Christmas time fatal accident. They also praise those who retrieved stolen Santa items and a shopper who helped with $1.50 at Dollar General. Call TalkBack or email comments. names not required.
Relay For Life of Aiken unveiled a 2014 fundraising goal of 180000 at the kickoff at Cumberland Village clubhouse. Bridgestone Aiken PSR LTR plant leads with 13026.25, the top total among 24 teams. Cochairs Amber Holcomb and Paula Turner urged new teams to join as existing events like golf fundraisers boost totals. The 2013 campaign raised more than 170000. For details contact Lisa Glass at 803-979-3685.
The eighth annual Relay For Life Aiken Golf Classic to benefit the American Cancer Society will be held April 28 at Woodside Plantation Country Club with a 9:30 a.m. shotgun start. Teams compete on Hollow Creek and The Reserve courses, with $125 individual or $500 four-some entry fees and sponsorships from $125 to $2,500. E-Z-GO is presenting sponsor. organizers urge more sponsors prizes and volunteers. Email jscgforcecable to participate.
Aiken City staff host a Home Resource Information Fair and open house in Crosland Park on Saturday from 11 30 a m to 1 30 p m at the Crosland Park Community Resource Center 1248 Crosland Drive Security Federal Bank will answer questions about credit counseling and homeownership four homes will be open for tours from 1 to 3 p m at 1143 Alderman Street 905 Alfred Street 1517 Wyman Street and 622 Schroder Avenue the event is free and hosted with Woodside Reality Aiken Properties Harper Realty and Meybohm.
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