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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 2005
Page
2
Letter discussing CVS opening for Graniteville victims and blue laws. Writer questions delays for prescriptions and criticizes backlash against SRS workers and Bath volunteer fire department. Urges support for responders and acknowledges local job concerns amid tragedy and layoffs.
A letter from a reader criticizes ambulance chasers and out-of-state attorneys exploiting Graniteville rail spill coverage. The note praises Sheriff Hunt and local deputies for quick recovery after a house robbery and urges use of local lawyers while calling for fact completion before blame. It invites comments via Talkback.
North Augusta police and federal agents raided a rented house at 905 Fairway Avenue uncovering a dangerous methamphetamine lab. Four people were arrested and four children taken to the Medical College of Georgia for examination as nearby homes were evacuated and responders used foam to prevent a fire. The operation involved multiple agencies and extended into the night.
Girl Scout cookies go on sale Saturday as Scouts begin collecting order forms and safety rules. Samoas are the top sellers in the Central Savannah River Council for three years running, with proceeds supporting local charities and scholarships. Cookie price is three dollars per box and distributions start mid February.
Police say two downtown Aiken eateries were burglarized within two hours overnight. A brick shattered a door to grab cash from a safe. the padlock and key on the counter raise questions. Ferrando's Pizza also reported a break in with freezers pried open but no items missing. Detectives collected fingerprints and probe links between the incidents.
Fluor Government Group contributed 5000 to the Graniteville Relief Fund. Dan Evans of Fluor presented the check to Christy Dvorscak and Gary Smith as the Aiken Red Cross chapter coordinates relief efforts with volunteers nationwide. The donation comes from the Fluor Foundation led by Bob Fluor Jr.
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