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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 2011
Page
3
Readers urge action on rusted cars and trucks near Chime Bell Church Road in Aiken more than safety signs. They blame the property owner for cleanup and push for removal instead of other local fixes.
A reader argues that with widespread unemployment and medical debt the focus should shift from pet care to helping people first. They advocate reallocating funds away from pet services toward essential human needs and health coverage.
A reader condemns the courthouse entry as confusing and wasteful, calling the proliferation of Do Not Enter signs an aberration and a misuse of taxpayer funds.
Angry resident reports a stuck red light at Pine Log Road and Silver Bluff Road causing long delays. The Pine Log signal stays red for extended periods, making drivers wait while coffee breaks pass.
Letter to the editor urges the county to pay taxes like everyone else. Readers are invited to call the TalkBack hotline or email with brief messages. names will not be published and comments may be edited for space.
The Aiken Standard corrects Tuesday’s edition naming Gary Willoughby of the Aiken SPCA. The paper apologizes for the error and invites readers to report factual mistakes by calling Mike Gibbons at 644-2381 or emailing the staff.
Tiheem Khiry Pollard, 20, of Aiken, the last of six suspects connected to a June Crosland Park shooting, surrendered and was charged with discharging a firearm into a dwelling and related counts. Zaydrean Jackson, 21, was treated and released from Aiken Regional Medical Centers after the incident. Other suspects, including Jeremy Forrest 20, Jose Serrano 21, Lafayette Williams 17, Austin Pollard 21, and Juan Serrano 21, faced various firearm and assault charges as investigators linked multiple gunshots to possible retaliation.
Adrienne Patterson forms Mommy & Me Missions to let mothers volunteer with their children. About 25 mothers and 50 children take part, volunteering weekly at groups including the Salvation Army Soup Kitchen and local food banks while promoting Christian values.
Wagener Salley High School senior Daniel Prichard gained one credit in summer school to join a Midland Valley High School ceremony. Thirteen students qualified for commencement as districts expand credit recovery and virtual options via Keystone and the SC Virtual School.
Readers are urged to send news tips and submissions to the Aiken Standard with contact details. Call the newsroom at 644 2401 or managing editor Michael Gibbons at 644 2381 for guidance. Email submissions to editernal aikenstandard com and note office hours and contact options.
Wednesday’s drawing rundown lists Pick 3 Midday 6 4 2, Pick 4 Midday 3 7 9 2, Pick 3 Evening 6 4 7, Pick 4 3 1 7 0, Palmetto 5 6 10 15 16 17 with multiplier 4, Powerball 11 15 24 50 55 and Powerball 8 with Powerplay 2.
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