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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 2009
Page
3
The 15 year old girl was shot but not killed. Police acted to defend themselves after the girl produced a weapon. The clerk who was robbed also remains a victim in the Rock Hill incident.
Reader asserts Michael Vick participated in killing and torturing dogs in dog fighting rings. The author defends the view that Vick’s actions harmed animals and supported the claim with examples of cruel treatment.
The caller suggests giving President Obama more time to rectify national problems, arguing eight years were not enough for Bush and the current president deserves a full term to implement corrections. The message emphasizes patience and policy improvement.
Readers are invited to share opinions on Sarah Palin and talk show hosts via TalkBack. Call 644-2384 or email editorial aikenstandard com with brief comments. Names will not be published and submissions may be edited for space and content.
A June 17 Atlantic Broadband rate story corrected to show the HD converter rental was $9.95 for customers with the HD upgrade and lowered to $4.95 for others. The Aiken Standard regrets the error.
Visitors enjoyed the 2009 Beach Blast in downtown Aiken, sponsored by the Aiken Downtown Development Association. The event ran with the ADDA's Downtown After 6 promotion, with shops open later and discounts offered to shoppers.
More than 50 youths and adult leaders from South Carolina are spending a week at St. Johns United Methodist Church in Aiken for Salkehatchie Summer Service. They repair five homes in Beech Island Jackson Montmorenci and complete extensive upgrades including roofing electrical work and new flooring before returning home.
Readers may submit material to the Aiken Standard via email at editorial aikenstandard.com or by calling the newsroom at 644-2401. Managing Editor Michael Gibbons can be reached at 644-2381, and Sports Editor Cam Huffman at 644-2396.
A 52-year-old Trenton man Rickey Brunson was arrested with aides from the Edgefield County Sheriff's Office at his home on Wednesday evening. He is charged with armed robbery and possession of a weapon during a violent crime for the April 15 robbery at Greg's Gas Plus 186 Edgefield Road. Witnesses identified him from store surveillance and he allegedly flashed a handgun at the clerk while stealing cash and cigarettes. Brunson is jailed in the Aiken County Detention Center.
Thursday drawing results show Pick 3 Midday 5 5 8 and Pick 4 Midday 0 6 1 6. Evening draws yielded Pick 3 8 2 4 and Pick 4 9 2 6 4. Palmetto Cash 5 numbers are 12 28 37 24 27 with multiplier 2. Georgia Cash 3 Midday 6 8 8 Cash 4 Midday 9 9 7 7 Cash 3 Evening 8 6 5 Cash 4 Evening 4 2 9 7 Fantasy 5 10 13 14 35 38.
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