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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 2012
Page
3
A reader argues hogs can beat Gamecocks citing two straight football wins and notes the two teams spoiled post season streaks in baseball. The letter also remarks on hat thefts in Aiken and suggests locking hats in cars to keep them safe.
Readers debate whether Hillary Clinton should apologize to Pakistan amid concerns for soldiers who lost limbs and lives. The letters reflect pride in local journalism and frustration with rising gas prices as temperatures climb.
A reader warns about reckless driving on Whiskey Road with young drivers weaving in and out. The note highlights traffic violations largely under 30 with drivers texting or reading while behind the wheel.
Readers urge a traffic circle at the South Aiken Lane and Corporate Parkway junction to reduce near misses as drivers cross and turn. They also request 24 hour left turn arrow at Corporate Parkway and Whiskery Road. Call TalkBack or email editorial@aikenstandard.com with comments.
North Augusta Public Safety investigates a shooting at North Augusta Garden Apartments on Hugh Street. A 19 year old Augusta man Isiah Keiron Rouzan was found in a vehicle heading toward Georgia with a gunshot wound to the stomach. Investigators are seeking witnesses and details while the victim’s condition remains unreleased.
The Aiken High School marching band toured Washington D C this week marching in the Independence Day Parade and visiting landmarks such as the Capitol National Archives and Arlington National Cemetery. Students described hot conditions but valued the experience and the chance to wreath the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier while band director Westberry praised their conduct and state representation.
Randy Isaac Beard, 48, of Augusta, is charged with one count of disseminating obscene material to a person under 18 after allegedly sending a nude photo of himself to a teenage girl and requesting nude images in return. The girl’s parents notified investigators earlier this year and a warrant was obtained for Beard’s arrest. He was jailed at the Aiken County Detention Center.
The DuPont Planetarium schedules "In My Backyard" at 8 PM and "Digistar Laser Fantasy" at 9 PM on July 14, 21, and 28 with ticket tiers for adults seniors students and USC Aiken affiliates. Kerry Hill USA hosts the July 19 Peach Festival featuring a Miss Strawberry Hill USA Pageant and multiple pageants with live gospel music. car show and ice cream are listed for July 22 with cafe hours. Events at 3097 Hwy N W Chesnee. Email info strawberryhillusa.com for brochures.
The Royal Ravens All Stars competitive cheer team will hold a summer camp on July 21 from 10 am to 4 pm at the Aiken County Family YMCA 621 Trolley Line Road. The cost is $30 per camper. For information call Brandy Bentley at (706) 464-4139.
The article reports that Friday's Cash 4 Evening and Fantasy Swing numbers were unavailable at press time.
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