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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 2012
Page
3
A reader argues political comments engage readers and urges ongoing, rigorous reporting on the 2012 election. They reference Mangano's radiation study at SRS, question the cleanup progress, and request access to the 75 page study and continual updates from the Aiken Standard.
A pointed observation questions the US system of governance. It argues that those least capable of leading are elected by those least capable of producing and that rewards come from confiscated wealth of producers.
A reader reports a blue sedan ran over a duck standing in the road on Hathaway Bridge Road on February 28. The witness urges those responsible to contact the TalkBack line at (803) 644-2384 or email editorial at aikenstandard.com.
The Horse Creek Historical Society will meet on Monday at 7 p.m. in the parish house of St. Pauls Episcopal Church in Graniteville. Ann Sherman of Augusta will speak on Augusta historic Cottage Cemetery, burial site of many well known Augustans.
Office hours run 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at 326 Butland Drive with phone 648-2311 and fax 648-6052. Editorial inquiries directed to Aiken Standard via email or tim OBnant.
Berry E. Livingston, 52, once on the Aiken County Sheriff’s Most Wanted list, was arrested Thursday at his residence by U S Marshals and deputies. He faces charges including possession of a weapon during a violent crime and armed robbery related to a Salley shooting on June 5, 2010.
The AAUW Books N More sale opened at the former Belk building drawing long lines Friday morning. Fern Brooks reported thousands of books across topics from humor and mystery to gardening, black history, legal help, and romance.
ACROSS Brooks notes the goal of placing books in readers hands as hardcover volumes sell for 1 and paperbacks for 50 cents. The Special Books Shoppe offers rare and collectible items at varied prices with two Attic Treasures rooms for diversified goods. A cafe provides snacks while volunteers guide the 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. sale today with plans to pass leftovers to local teachers and nonprofits at 2 p.m.
The AAUW event runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kalmia Plaza 1520 Richland Ave W. in Aiken. Proceeds support scholarships at USC Aiken and Aiken Technical College and aid local nonprofits aligned with the group’s mission to educate women. Anna Dolianitis reports for the Aiken Standard.
The Aiken High PTSO wraps its first fundraiser plus events from a Taste of Italy dinner drawing 350 diners, a trivia night, and Zumba classes. Students Teddy Hoel and Tracey helped as the community supports teachers and school. Public Education Partners backed the effort and organizers hope for a bigger next year.
Police found a woman lying without pants on Lauren Street and arrested her on disorderly conduct malicious injury to personal property and drug charges after crack cocaine was found on her. She reportedly damaged a statue outside another business and had over $800 in cash at the jail. A Bath woman reported her ride to a hotel left with her car. A 19 year old South Aiken High student was charged with drug possession at the high school. An HVAC unit valued at 2000 dollars was stolen from Washington Drive.
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