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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 2009
Page
3
A provocative editorial argues that living on 700 dollars per month is insufficient and urges people to seek employment instead of relying on government aid. It frames the amount as a threshold for self-sufficiency and questions welfare dependence.
Governor Sanford vows to review staff after finance director accused of embezzlement. Prompt action follows claims the money was stolen during his tenure as leader. Critics say cost cuts threaten essential state jobs and services.
Price plans to resign from District 2 in the coming weeks, citing a desire for new leadership. Community members react with mixed views as the district awaits a replacement and potential special election details.
A provocative comment argues that if the United States shut down CNN for two months the country would overcome its problems. The remark frames CNN as a source of national issues and imagines a temporary outage as a cure.
Residents report excessive speeding on Union Church Lane and Union Church Road raising safety concerns for children in the neighborhood. The city plans action to curb fast driving and improve crosswalk and traffic calming measures.
Local residents in Gem Lakes Woodside and Houndslake endure a Pine Log and Silver Bluff bottleneck as a medical complex is proposed. Community questions arise about planning and taxes while concerns grow over land value impacts from a new SCE&G power line and a church hosting the project.
The public asks if a new stimulus payment is possible this year as policymakers debate goals and costs. Conversations focus on economic relief, inflation, and fiscal priorities, with no firm plan announced yet.
The article quotes Del Rossi denouncing media treatment of Aiken and the United States. Readers are invited to call the TalkBack line at (803) 644-2384 or email editorial aikenstandard.com with brief comments, which may be edited for space.
Craig Crawford of Crawford Conservation Inc. restores canvases damaged by age and accidents. He inspects with micro scope and UV light to preserve original paint, using reversible, stable materials and documenting the process for clients. Visit CrawfordConservationInc.com or call (803) 568-5657.
Readers can submit items by email to editorial aikenstandard.com or call the newsroom at 644-2401. Managing Editor Michael Gibbons is at 644-2381. Sports Editor Cam Huffman is at 644-2396. Publisher Scott B. Hunter can be reached at 644-2345.
The Aiken Standard lists the City Council meeting on Monday January 26 at 7 p.m. at 214 Park Ave S W with items including board appointments annexation of Caldwell Court property and East Pine Log Road, revisions to the Silver Bluff Road concept plan, lease of Price Avenue property to Jay Watts for Aiken Compounding Pharmacy, and Habitat for Humanity agreement.
Thomas Woodman urges patrons and civic donors to raise 50 000 to 60 000 for a visual barrier and crown like lighting to hide equipment at the USC Aiken Convocation Center. Officials declined due to budget limits and focus on student scholarships, with Woodman pledging 1 000.
International dressage rider Cindy Sydnor led a weekend clinic at Ash Stables White House Farm instructing riders and auditors on training basics. Shrenberg-Hunt praised Sydnor’s experience and ability to connect with people while outlining her roles as rider trainer judge and examiner. Sydnor plans more clinics March 14 15 and May 2 3 with contact details for Ash Stables.
Lottery results from Georgia Lottery include Sundays Pick 3 1 7 2 and Pick 4 4 9 6 5 with Cash 3 Evening 8 7 0 and Cash 4E 3 8 4. Sundays Fantasy 5 27 32 1 31 20 and Saturdays Cash 4 Evening 9 8 6 5 and Fantasy 5 3 20 25 26 37.
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