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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 2004
Page
3
The 9/11 Commission report warns that despite efforts, the United States remains vulnerable to terrorist attacks. It highlights gaps in information sharing, border security, and aviation oversight that require concerted policy action and oversight.
Interview quotes with J D Roberts emphasize comfort in Aiken, a belief in the United States as a safe country with strong military, and cautious views on terrorism and government action. Respondents acknowledge potential improvements while maintaining general confidence.
Angela Harmon in Granitevill e says protection is limited when terrorists aim to harm. Residents question government secrecy and safety, with views on Clinton and Bush security steps and the Commission's work. Some fear attacks could strike major cities like Atlanta.
Alisa Smith will perform this evening at Hopelands Gardens on the Windham Performing Arts stage. The free concert starts at 7 p.m. and runs Mondays through August. In rain the event moves to H.O. Weeks Center Gym 2 at 1700 Whiskey Road.
The Aiken County Board of Education will hold a special meeting Tuesday for an annual review of charter schools Midland Valley Preparatory School serving K 7 and Lloyd Kennedy Charter School serving 5 8. Both opened August 2002 under 1996 charter legislation and operate autonomously from the district. Director Keisha Lloyd Kennedy has applied to open a 9 12 performing arts academy in August 2005 and proposed a new site for both schools with separate operations. The meeting is at the district office 1000 Brookhaven Drive at 7 p.m.
Local groups including The Salvation Army ACTS Goodwill and Habitat for Humanity accept furniture appliances and large items by free pickup or drop-off. The Salvation Army notes no pickup cost and receipts for donations while ACTS and Goodwill rely on volunteers and emphasize bringing items when possible. Habitat for Humanity resells items to fund housing, with a focus on usable goods and curbside pickup by volunteers.
A special section previews 24 teams entering the area Thursday for the Dixie championship. Also a Wednesday special surveys The Village film by M Night Shyamalan.
Aiken highlights Alertness as the month trait. Sunday lottery results show Pick 3 Evening 8 4 8 Cash 3 Evening 8 8 3 Pick 4 Evening 8 9 6 7 Fantasy 5 1 7 9 17 29 and Cash 4 3 8 1 8.
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