This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 2005
Page
3
A letter page comment section discusses the Stars and Bars flag, its history, and calls for national unity. The writer contrasts attitudes with the Stars and Stripes and reflects on regional shopping habits while praising honest local banking and expressing gratitude to a helper who freed a locked car. Readers are invited to submit opinions via a Talkback hotline or email.
Ann Medford founder of The Giraffe Project discusses civic engagement at USC Aiken with professors Keith Griffin and Frank Medlock present. The non profit promotes citizens sticking their necks out for the common good and pairs contrasting stories to spark discussion on democracy and service learning.
Ann Medford created The Giraffe Project to promote active citizenship. The program, featured in Parade Magazine and TV, highlights Giraffe Heroes and literacy efforts like Voices of Hope. Medford recalls involving students in concrete issues such as traffic safety and community service.
After an announced June 30 closing the North Augusta Senior Center will remain open with a congregate meal site relocated to Fairview Presbyterian Church if needed. Community leaders from the City of North Augusta and local churches responded quickly with offers and support to sustain meals and activities for seniors.
Payment options, delivery hours, and contact numbers for the Aiken Standard are listed. Rates vary by term, with EzPay and mail rates shown. Customer service lines provide delivery problem assistance and credit handling details.
The Birds & Butterflies Wildlife Seminar Series resumes with "Butterflies of South Carolina and Butterfly Gardening" at 7 p.m. June 23 at the nature shop on Laurens Street. Free seats require advance registration. Ron Brenneman hosts a discussion on nectar and larval plants, with nurseries providing plant specimens for display and sale after the talk.
Aiken proclaims Justice as the city character trait for June. Friday lottery results include Pick 3 Midday 3 2 7, Pick 4 Midday 5 4 7 9, Pick 3 Evening 4 0 2, Pick 4 Evening 1 5 9 1, Palmetto Cash 5 3 11 19 23 38 with multiplier 2, various Cash 3 4 5 6 numbers, Fantasy 5 10 7 31 8 15, and Mega Millions 16 35 40 49 50 with Mega Ball 31.
The Aiken Standard invites readers to report factual errors via phone, email, or staff contacts to promptly correct published information. Call Mike Gibbons or Jeff Wallace or email editorial staff to flag problems or misleading details.
The Aiken Standard invites readers to submit photos of people in Aiken County to be published. Submission forms are available at the Aiken Standard office or online at www.aikenstandard.com. Mail or hand deliver to 326 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801. contact Michael Gibbons at 644-2381 for details.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.