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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 2012
Page
3
A reader critiques AP reliance at the Aiken Standard and accuses it of liberal slant. The letter argues water courtesy as socialist, asks for diverse news sources, endorses Gov Haley vetoes, and urges private funding for the Arts Commission amid debt fears.
A reader voice urges law and business reform arguing publics schools rely on taxes while out-of-state tag users and debit card payments create revenue gaps. The letter asks convenience stores to eliminate price differences between cash and card payments and criticizes gas pricing greed.
The Aiken Standard corrects a prior report naming Jerry Sirard as the 60 year old Aiken man who died in a weekend motorcycle crash. The newspaper regrets the error.
Police found three children, ages four, two, and ten months, in squalid conditions with two adults, Tavon Hicks and Cassandra Hicks, amid illegal gaming machines and marijuana. Tavon Hicks faces three counts of unlawful gaming machine possession and marijuana charge. Cassandra Hicks charged with simple marijuana possession. Investigators described water leaks, standing water, soiled mattresses, and multiple beer bottles. the domestic dispute prior to police arrival is noted with Cassandra Hicks alleged as aggressor and stabbing. The children were placed in protective custody.
Meghan Wood of Aiken High leads two statewide events with the S C Association of Agricultural Educators. About 100 teachers attend a 1 pm business meeting at the Municipal Building and a 6 30 pm banquet at Houndslake tonight. Thursday features workshops at Aiken High. Friday includes a summer tour to downtown Aiken and a banquet, with attendees visiting Gaston Stable and several farms. Hugh Weathers may attend.
The Old District Genealogical Society offers monthly classes at Tompkins Library 104 Courthouse Square Edgefield. The May 19 session taught starting research techniques using courthouse records. The next class titled Embracing the Skeletons in the Closet begins at 9 am, lasts about an hour, with library research help until 1 30 pm. Light refreshments included. a small attendance fee applies.
The event runs Saturday from 9 30 am to 4 pm at Boots Bridles and Britches with speakers and demonstrations planned. For details call the library at 305 637 4010 or 643 1717 to get the full listing of events and times.
Gov. Nikki Haley vetoed a 10 million dollar state aid package part of a 548 million plan to raise teacher salaries. The House moved to override, potentially saving about 329 thousand in local funding while districts adjust with flex funds and contingency reserves.
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