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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 2013
Page
3
While crossing Laurens Street Bridge, observers note a shabby chain-link fence detracting from the structure. The damaged barrier draws attention to the bridge’s neglected appearance.
The writer argues that media and government misreported the Sandy Hook massacre by claiming automatic weapons were used. They state the shooter used four handguns and claim the coverage spurred higher gun sales, with stores unable to keep stocked. The piece questions media reporting accuracy.
The writer critics lawmakers for lauding a DNC contender amid a televised session, calling most representatives spineless and arguing voters still chase freebies. They warn the country is in trouble and demand real answers beyond voting incumbents out.
The notice asks readers to report littering on Laurens Street area by calling 877-7-LITTER or TalkBack at (803) 644-2384. Report includes vehicle plate number, model and color, description of the litterer, or email editorial@aikenstandard.com. Readers’ names won’t be published and comments may be edited for space.
The Aiken Standard corrects an error: the Impressionism from Monet to Matisse exhibit will be held only at the Columbia Museum, not at the Aiken Center for the Arts. The January 25 note misidentified Unit 212 as attending the Mid Winter Conference.
The Aiken City Council gave first reading approval to an 1800 foot driveway extension at Chukker Creek Elementary and 40 new parking spaces to ease peak hour drop offs and pickups. The plan includes a serpentine driveway with a 25 foot buffer and faces concerns from nearby residents over noise and fumes. Final reading is set for February 11.
In Ai ken the Payless Gives Shoes 4 Kids program teamed with Children's Place Inc to award 100 free pairs to children served by the organization. Destiny Harkins and others chosen enjoy new Disney Princess or plaid tennis shoes as families express relief at receiving essentials.
A child accused a fifth-grader on a school bus near Hahn Village of bullying a cousin. The accuser said the other student’s mother boarded the bus and punched him. Aiken Public Safety investigates with no charges as of Monday afternoon.
The Center for African American History hosts Black History Month dinners at Lloyd Kennedy Charter School with a four course Ghanaian inspired meal from 5 to 7 p.m. For tickets call 706-664-3989 or visit aikenculturalcenter.org. Dixie Youth Baseball registration is Saturday 9 a.m. to noon in Graniteville. A Cultivating Communities Seminar runs 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Smith-Hazel Recreation Center with lunch provided.
South Aiken Baptist Christian School hosts a flapjack fundraiser at Applebee’s on Whiskey Road from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday to support the Sporting Clays Team. Tickets available by calling 648-7871 or by attending.
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