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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 2008
Page
3
John Wayne Bradford passed away recently leaving a lasting impression as a kind neighbor who helped others with a warm smile. The writer notes discovering his name in today’s paper and recalls his willingness to assist around town.
A letter to the editor in the Aiken Standard addresses South Carolina laws on sexuality and litter. It argues against promoting homosexuality, discusses speed limits and rabies, and criticizes arena naming rights and USC Aiken funding. The writer invites responses via TalkBack and email.
In the July 28 2008 edition the Aiken Standard ran a photo of local beekeeper Tom Boone with the wrong caption. The paper regrets the error and corrects the identification.
Sharon Younce of Ridge Spring won a gas grill valued at 2400 dollars in a Monday drawing by the Aiken Jaycees to raise money for Camp Hope serving residents with mental disabilities. Eric Ferguson noted the camp dates to 1969 and is linked to Clemson University Outdoor Laboratory with staff largely college students and rising seniors.
The 10th annual ALI polo tournament, presented by Maverick Communications, runs Sept 22 27 to raise funds for the National Breast Cancer Foundation through Aiken Equine Charities. Barb Uskup notes NBCF helps with free mammo education for women lacking access, counting lives saved. Tickets via 642 8780 or online at 302polo.com.
In court Monday multiple defendants faced sentences for burglary assault and battery heavy with violence. William Beck received an eight year concurrent term for burglary and assault and battery with a prior probation violation. Gene Edwards 21 pleaded guilty to killing and drowning dogs while possessing crack. Cassie Peterson 22 was jailed months for two counts of financial identification fraud. Christopher Thomas 26 pleaded guilty to trafficking crack cocaine and related charges with a five year term for cocaine three years for failing to stop and one year for gun offense, all served concurrently. The dealer linked to the sting received six years earlier this year.
James A. Walker a 19 year old from Hillview Circle was stopped for swerving and police report a marijuana odor bloodshot eyes and a .38 caliber revolver found under the seat. He is jailed at the Aiken County detention center.
North Augusta man Jason E. Guening, 20, was jailed on accusations of intimidation of a witness after a July 1 shooting on Edna Street. He allegedly drove by the victim’s home offering money to drop charges and threatening harm. He was arrested in connection with the incident and released on bond.
The notice lists office hours 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m at 326 Rutland Drive with phone and fax numbers, plus editorial staff emails and roles. It includes publication details, mailing address, and contact for subscriptions and rate information. It also mentions Sunday Plus delivery dates and the month’s character trait, Alertness, along with winning lottery numbers and draw details.
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