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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 2012
Page
3
A reader asks why stores honor active and retired military with discounts but not disabled veterans. She notes her husband, a seven year sergeant now disabled, was denied a military discount and urges outlets to treat all veterans with equal respect.
Reader notes absence of Cotton Bowl article despite Arkansas leading at press time. Requests equal coverage for all BCS bowls with emphasis on regional fan interest and balanced reporting across LSU Alabama and Arkansas games.
Residents ask when the state county or city will begin expansion of the bypass on the north and west sides of Aiken. With USC Aiken and the hospital nearby and retail growth ahead the community urges timely planning before congestion worsens.
Residents complain about pervasive political robo calls urging votes and feel the campaign outreach is excessive and intrusive, with many seeking restrictions or opt out options to curb unsolicited messages.
A heated exchange centers on voter fraud, accusing both parties of disenfranchising minorities. The speaker argues strict photo ID would stop non citizens and deceased voters from casting ballots, while noting concern for military votes not counted.
Readers weigh in on a downtown parking garage for Aiken with calls to the TalkBack line and email submissions. Readers note potential benefits for shoppers and workers while the newspaper reserves space and edits for brevity.
Boy Scout Troop 351 held a flag retirement at VFW Post 10601. Scoutmaster Alan Padgett spoke on flag history and meaning while Larry Perea, a returning service member, donated a flag to retire. Darlene Williams noted the event marked respect for those who served and those now serving.
At a Wedding Expo, visitor Tammie Lawson tries foods from Houndslake Country Club while Gwen Byrd and her granddaughter Havelyn Dorn observe at left. The scene highlights local vendors and community interest in wedding planning.
The Aiken Branch NAACP will join the 2012 King Day at The Dome in Columbia on Monday with keynote speaker Eric Holder Jr. Also speaking will be NAACP leaders Benjamin Jealous and Lonnie Randolph. A bus leaves Save-A-Lot on York Street at 6:30 a.m. For seating, contact Phillip Howell or Rev. David Walker at 640-9888.
Powerball ticket cost rises to $2 today to differentiate from Mega Millions and boost winnings odds. The number pool tightens from 39 to 35, lifting overall odds to about 1 in 175 million. Match five plus no Power Ball grows from $200 000 to $1 million.
The notice outlines mail and EZ Pay rules and delivery hours for the Fiken Standard paper. It lists a newsroom number and re delivery times from 6 30 a m to 10 30 a m on weekdays and 7 a m to 11 am on weekends.
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