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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 2012
Page
3
A reader letter criticizes a column about pets as family and prompts support for Aiken SPCA volunteers at the county animal shelter. The piece also calls for welfare reform and a controversial bus-ticket idea to Washington, DC.
The Aiken Standard notes corrections for July 7 errors including Dave Engelmans misspelling and Dustin Turner concise editing of You are Invited to Uncle Fangenstein's Last Show. The paper commits to accurate reporting for County and State of South Carolina.
Three men charged with burglary after a neighbor’s 911 call reports a break‑in at a vacant Abbeville home. Ricky Harden 19 of Aiken Joseph Maston Jr 24 of Aiken and Derrick Stallings 24 of Aiken were found inside or en route by officers. The alert neighbor enabled rapid arrest.
The Free Riders MC Inc. nonprofit launches its Back To School Drive for K 12 students in the community. Donors are asked to contribute supplies to support families facing financial hardship. Drop off at Smith-Hazel Recreational Center, 400 Kershaw St. The club will distribute free supplies to students.
The Free Riders MC Inc. requests school supplies by Aug 18. Drop off at Smith Hazel Recreation Center 400 Kershaw St. Carol Scurry 761 1543 Cowana Battles 443 5957 Clement Scurry 522 0852. Correspondence to Free Riders MC Inc. PO Box 3284 Aiken SC 39802.
Aiken Public Safety says the Brucewood Street residence fire is undetermined due to extensive debris and blocked access. Coroner Tim Carlton reports carbon monoxide poisoning from smoke inhalation as the cause. the victim was found on a living room sofa after firefighters forced a path through packed items.
The Edgefield Discovery Center hosts a signing for Hats Off to Sister Sond Sunday 2 to 5 p.m. Admission 10 dollars plus book. Aiken County offers an August 7 trip to Anderson including stops and meals with a 50 dollar price per person. Tickets and RSVP details provided.
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