Aiken urged to pursue Costco arrival to attract shoppers
Community members suggest attracting a Costco to Aiken, arguing it would draw shoppers from nearby Augusta and provide higher quality products than Sam's Club.
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 2008
Page
3
Community members suggest attracting a Costco to Aiken, arguing it would draw shoppers from nearby Augusta and provide higher quality products than Sam's Club.
The text argues for smokers to seclude smoking to avoid harming others. It contends secondhand smoke destroys health and quality of life, asking why it should be legal to expose non-smokers to harm and even suggests smoking harms others more than the smoker.
The text speculates that Osama bin Laden could be hidden in the United States among wealthy, unnoticed migrants. It contrasts myths of cave hideouts with a claim that a well funded individual might reside in a Washington D C luxury setting, noting possible gaps in border control.
A reader voices frustration over health insurance costs and opposition to undocumented migrants receiving medical care. The message attacks immigrants and questions the motives of supporters, referencing Mexicans and gay individuals in a hostile tone.
Aiken Standard reader letter questions the Savannah River Site impact in Aiken and Augusta. The piece notes editorial bias, high costs, and asks readers to call a TalkBack hotline or email, inviting brief comments with space editing by the paper.
The murder trial of Joseph Hankerson began in Aiken County court as prosecutors pursue a 1994 homicide charge tied to Christopher Pollin. A witness testified Hankerson was at Bethany Cemetery and Morrison fired the fatal shot while Hankerson allegedly aided. The case features cross examination over motive and prior detentions with Morrison already serving a life sentence.
Community members and educators greet Dr. Beth Everitt at Schofield Middle School reception as she begins duties in Aiken. She emphasizes student achievement, music and arts support, and building ties with parents and officials.
County Attorney Jim Holly unveils a revised sex offender ordinance adding a move to exception that allows offenders to remain if a child care facility church school or park relocates within 1000 feet. The change mirrors a Georgia decision and aims to ease enforcement across municipalities.
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