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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 2012
Page
3
A Wisconsin reader visiting South Carolina criticizes TalkBack posts labeling speed bumps as Northern aggression. The writer notes the Civil War ended over a century ago and questions the use of such terms in local commentary.
Readers vent over weather airings, accusing female announcers of posturing and reduced alert clarity. Aiken Standard invites comments via hot line or email, noting names not required and that edits may occur for space.
The paper notes corrections to earlier reports: Smith-Hazel pool renovations are in the City of Aiken five year capital program. the Bledsoe family are third generation sharecroppers. and Rickie L. Harden was shot at his Abbeville Avenue residence. The editors apologize and invite readers to report errors.
The page lists contact details and guidance for readers seeking news from the Aiken Standard. It mentions a mailbox and fax numbers for submitting questions or tips and references a reader service or newsroom contacts for assistance. The fragment suggests a standard inquiry process and a few names or initials associated with the staff.
Crowder Construction started the controlled demolition of the Laurens Street bridge in Aiken to replace the structure closed since early April after a sinking southwest corner. The project costs about 2.5 million dollars with a 180 day federal Emergency Relief window potential.
Peach lovers will flock to Trenton for the 42nd Ridge Peach Festival this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event features peach cobbler and preserves, arts and crafts, antique tractors and cars, food vendors, live entertainment, a softball tournament, and children's activities. Grand Marshalls Adel Dobey, Deke Tanks, Chris Aston, Ronnie Carter and Trenton police chief lead a parade, with Mel ody Boylston noting broad regional attendance.
The U S Army Signal Corps Band will march at 10 30 am for a Ridge Peach Festival in Trenton Town Park downtown. Admission is free with all day shuttles and level ground access for families. No pets allowed and organizers describe the event as a family reunion. More details at ridgepeachfestival com.
Aiken Technical College celebrated its 40th anniversary with remarks by President Dr. Susan Winsor. She noted 562 students earned degrees in May and over four decades about 217,000 students pursued education at ATC. The event at the Aiken Center for the Arts showcased student work and highlighted future plans including the Center for Energy and Advanced Manufacturing.
Tickets available from Friends of Aiken Railroad Depot for the Lionel Penn Flyer Train set. The drawing is Saturday at the Aiken Visitors Center and Train Museum likely at 1 p.m. Tickets cost $2 each and are sold at the Visitors Center, 406 Park Ave. SE.
The Center for African American History Art and Culture hosts a Juneteenth celebration at Perry Park 720 Abbeville Ave on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event titled June teenth Celebrating the Good News features historical reenactments gospel singing and a silent auction.
Iron Horse Bar and Grill in Beech Island will host a karaoke night Friday from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. The event invites singers and guests to enjoy the bar’s music lineup and casual, social atmosphere.
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