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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 2014
Page
3
A reader argues state law required a school to be open as a Memorial Day makeup day, and condemns a May 28 Opinions cartoon about Hillary Clinton as in poor taste, urging the paper to stop printing such cartoons.
Readers contest national political moves and local highway funding in a lengthy letter. The writer criticizes Michelle Obama and VA care while urging vigilance in voting. They question troop draws and ACA outcomes and discuss Aiken Parkway traffic and growth projections. The letter invites reader comments via TalkBack line and email.
Aiken County Council delves into revenue options for its 56.9 million budget including a potential business license scheme. The idea faces opposition as officials note higher property taxes and an sluggish economy.
Quentin Cortez Jerry an 18 year old from Monetta has been charged with attempted murder possession of a weapon during a violent crime and discharging a firearm within town limits after a shooting at a Lexington graduation party. He is held in Lexington County detention center with bond set at 10109250. A victim 18 year old Fredrick Donovan Byrd was shot in the chest and taken to Palmetto Richland Memorial Hospital. Police say additional arrests are likely and ask for tips with anonymity and rewards up to 10000.
The Civil War Roundtable hosts Dr. Jon Leader of the South Carolina Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology for a talk on The Hunley at 6 p.m. June 16 at the Snelling Center Augusta. Also a golf tourney benefiting Wreaths Across America on June 23 at Houndslake CC with 9 a.m. start and $65 per person. Nancy Carson Library offers Mythbusting 101 June 16 at 7 p.m for teens. registration required.
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