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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 2009
Page
3
Carbon Motors Corporation narrows to two finalists while potential blue law restrictions in the site locations may impact permitting and operations. Officials weighing zoning, Sunday restrictions, and local business regs as part of site decisions.
Residents confront a tense scene as authorities assess threats from unknown sources amid toxic waste concerns. Community leaders urge calm while emergency services heighten readiness and monitor potential danger locations.
Critics ask why the Democrats health care bill appears to exempt current and former members of Congress from its requirements. The debate centers on whether lawmakers should receive special treatment or face the same rules as citizens.
A longtime Republican supporter calls for a new third party uniting Sarah Palin and Mike Huckabee to push real change in American politics. The message advocates replacing current parties with a fresh political force.
Residents debate jail capacity as authorities acknowledge overcrowding with warrants awaiting processing. Officials warn current facilities cannot safely hold all inmates and propose expansion or new detention options.
The text argues for restricting group meetings including KKK and Muslim groups, questions why a radical Islamic group would hold recruit meetings in Chicago, and links weapons and fatal outcomes to murder, asserting strict accountability for violent acts and drunk driving.
A reader urges ending billboard proliferation. The letter touts Vermont as billboard free and asks readers to share views via a hotline or email while noting names need not be published and edits may occur for space.
The Aiken Standard corrects a July 22 article noting Angel Falls is in Venezuela, not Libya.
The Friends of the Aiken County Library contributed $10,000 to the library amid state budget cuts that reduced regional system revenue by $93,000. Board leaders cited ongoing fundraising support for collection development programs shelving and humanities programming.
SRNS plans to finish renovations of the downtown Savannah River Nuclear Solutions building in about a week. Officials gave a sneak peek at the work, with tours and display plans noting preservation of original woodwork from the former 1912 post office.
Office hours and contact details for the Aiken Standard are listed along with staff names and numbers. Subscription options show 3, 6, and 12 month EZ Pay rates for Mon-Sun and Fri-Sun deliveries plus Internet rate. Special Sunday Plus dates for 2008 are outlined.
The Evening Market on Williamsburg Street near Park and Richland avenues draws vendors and shoppers Thursday nights, with Elbert Holston promoting watermelons and cantaloupes. Hillview Farm Stand offers peppers and white eggplant on Thursdays, while The Pepper Lady notes strong demand despite weather.
Aiken’s profile for July features Gentleness as the monthly character trait. Lottery results for Wednesday include Pick 3 Midday 6-1-4 and Pick 4 Midday 9-2-1-0 with Evening numbers 3-6-2 and 5-0-9-9. Powerball draw lists numbers 4-6-16-22-37 with Powerball 11 and Powerplay 2.
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