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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 2008
Page
3
A reader questions how recorded physical evidence of a rock moving demonstrates ascension to heaven versus human removal of a body. The message cites spirits moving through objects and mentions Christmas and Easter as context.
Community discussion questions the distribution of Section 8 housing in Richmond County and higher income areas. Readers urge full, factual reporting on welfare, energy efficient lighting concerns, and potential mercury health risks while inviting public comments to the Aiken Standard Talkback line.
The Aiken Standard corrects that the Noth Augusta High School girls basketball team, the Lady Yellow Jackets, are 2-2 in Region 4 4A play rather than 0-4. The paper invites readers to report factual errors by phone, email, or other contacts provided.
The Department of Energy pays Aiken County about 1.6 million dollars in lieu of taxes, up from 800 thousand, split 60 percent to schools and 40 percent to the county. Changes in millage will affect totals. Allendale and Barnwell counties also see increases. An official DOE announcement and site visitors are expected next week.
Freshmen at Midland Valley High School received laptops from a $1 million grant in a symbolic ceremony, with about 440 students slated to get devices today if weather allows. The program, a collaboration of Aiken County School District and Public Education Partners, pairs school use with home access through a pilot supported by Rep. Jim Ritchie.
After two days of testimony and 13 years since the early morning shooting that killed Christoper Pollin, jurors may reach a verdict in the Hankerson case. Morrison, the co defendant, was convicted in 2003 and is serving a life sentence.
A notice lists delivery options for the Aiken Standard with monthly rates and EZ Pay details. It provides a contact number and notes Sunday subscribers receive the paper on specified dates. The dates include February 16 March T April 7 12 April 26 May 24 June 14 July 4 5 August 8 August 18 November 27 December 20 and December 26 27 2008.
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