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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 2005
Page
2
A reader criticizes the newspaper for not finishing weekend mudslide and inmate stories while ads and law firms take more space. The letter urges returning to clear local news, cites radio TalkBack, and invites comments via hotline and email.
The newspaper corrects two errors from the previous edition. Brandon Dooley is the correct spelling for a Byrd Elementary student pictured returning to class. Larry Brown serves as interim chair of the Aiken County Democratic Party until the Executive Committee elects a new chair on January 26.
Six year old Ashton Dor man and siblings try on firefighter boots and bunker gear at a local library safety program. Cadet Selwyn DeLoach explains fire safety to children and parents to prevent hiding during a fire and ensure quick escape.
Mary Delaney of Custom Finish Paint & Body in Warrenville says five Graniteville accounts, including three dealerships and a service station, have closed or slowed dramatically after the chlorine train catastrophe. She praises Norfolk Southern for handling the response and notes personal bills and emotional strain while hoping to return to normal operations as Highway 191 reopens. The shop offers autobody repair and 24 hour towing at 307 Hillman St. Call (803) 663-9601.
Licensed antique appraisers from Charlton Hall Galleries will appraise up to two items for 25 dollars at the Aiken Center for the Arts on Saturday. Items drop off 4 to 6 p.m. with a 7 p.m. supper and discussion. The Antiques in the Heart of Aiken festival runs Feb 3 to 6 with over 20 vendors and a tearoom.
The Aiken County Medical Association Alliance hosts its annual fund raising comedy show at the Aiken Municipal Conference Center featuring Jerry Farber and Jim Gossett to benefit University of South Carolina Aiken and Aiken Technical College scholarships. Proceeds also aid the Free Medical Clinic of Aiken County. Tickets cost 25 dollars and are sold in advance at Tea Garden Gifts or by calling organizers. Tables for corporate sponsors are available with multiple levels.
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