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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 2008
Page
3
Reports indicate China experiences its heaviest snowfall in a century, disrupting travel and daily life. No immediate word on Al Gore’s whereabouts or involvement in the event.
A resident recounts a 911 emergency call for an electrical fire with three fire trucks and a police car arriving within 10 minutes. Fire crews checked outlets before leaving and were praised for their professionalism.
A reader letters column urges reevaluation of local laws filled with shall questioning if they are mere suggestions. The Aiken Standard invites comments via TalkBack hotline or email with brief remarks and notes editors may edit for space and content.
A correction from the Aiken Standard acknowledges a March 2 story misnaming Daylight Saving Time as Daylight Savings Time. The paper invites readers to report factual errors via phone or email to update the record.
Brianna Pope and Taylor Watts, juniors at Aiken High School, were elected to statewide DECA offices as Pope becomes VP for chapter development and Watts VP for business partnerships. South Aiken and Aiken High earned Gold Level Certification with eight first place awards and 29 South Aiken qualifiers for an international conference. Pope and Watts will attend leadership events in Washington D C and Nashville, while advisor Lisa Hall and Rob Lovejoy praised the chapters and growth.
Eye Care 1 opens a new optical center at the Shoppes at Richland in Aiken as the fifth CSRA location. Cheryl Welch notes one-on-one care, complete eye exams, and $29 full exams with frames priced at $1, plus discounts without sacrificing service.
The Aiken County Sheriff's Office identified Frank W. Konarick of 564 Pine Log Road Beech Island as the victim of a weekend gun wound. He died from a chest injury after leaving the residence at 241 Old Jackson Highway intoxicated in a Jeep Cherokee. A girlfriend reportedly blocked the vehicle as a man she called helped.
Information on home delivery for Sunday Plus subscribers includes dates in 2008 and service notes. Lottery results mention Pick 3, Pick 4, Fantasy 5 and Cash 4 Evening with listed numbers.
Local DECA winners include Andrea Mayson Bryce Shepherd and Iris Borja as top finishers in recent competition.
The Aiken Design Review Board meets Tuesday March 4 at 6 30 p m with a 5 30 p m work session. New business covers multiple applications including 343 Park Ave 219 York St SE 221 Greenville St NW 755 Two Notch Rd 120 Dupree Pl 119 Grace Circle 468 Whiskey Rd and 343 Chesterfield St S preparation for approvals and renovations.
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