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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 2008
Page
3
Reader comments accuse press coverage of bias as claims surface that gay men spread a virus while questioning why heterosexual transmission is underreported. The letter urges fair reporting and notes historical links to HIV origins in Africa.
Readers react to a TalkBack note about UFOs as dozens in Texas report sightings. The piece probes whether the second coming is near and questions the toll of faith fueled by religion before society accepts the truth.
A reader argues against Smokers' rights being restricted by a smoke free Outback policy claiming it robs diners of choice. The letter warns of wider menu changes including nutrition data and low fat options making dining intolerable for nonlocals.
A reader argues that America’s diverse ancestors faced hardship and recalls a local cultural center precedent for African Americans. They urge yearly culture shifts and demand road fixes in Aiken with holes, manholes, rain covers, and repatching.
Readers urged to discuss secondhand smoke and carcinogens and to contact the TalkBack hotline in Aiken Standard messages. The paper welcomes brief comments by phone or email and reserves right to edit for pace and content.
The notice lists publication details for the Aiken Standard including mailing and post office information. It also cites EZ Pay rates, contact phone, and newspaper delivery dates for 2008. Lottery results show Pick 4, Pick 3, Powerball, and Fantasy 5 numbers with multiple drawings and formats.
Wagener Nancy Bonnette Public Library faces rumors over expansion funded by a 285000 budget, potentially increasing to 3000 square feet. Town officials worry about limited space and traffic while Christ Central Institute proposes relocating the library next to its campus as a possible solution, though no decision has been made.
Dr. Beth Everitt, new Aiken County superintendent, started a district tour visiting Belvedere Elementary and other North Augusta campuses. She met teachers and students, taped a video greeting, and stressed talking with educators and volunteers to guide policy and budget decisions.
Aiken Center for the Arts offers two free one hour yoga sessions this Saturday at 1 am and 1 pm led by Brigitte Vance to celebrate National Yoga Day. No preregistration, walk-ins welcome. bring mats if possible and wear loose clothing. contact 641-9094 for details.
Bridgestone Firestone Trust Fund donated nearly 150000 to Aiken County nonprofit groups in 2007. The Nashville-based parent company’s charity arm supported United Way of Aiken County March of Dimes Public Education Partners USC Aiken and Rose Hill Art Center among others, totaling close to 3 million nationwide.
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