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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 2009
Page
3
Reader comments clash over geographic classification with Mexico often miscategorized as part of North America. Some argue regional identity contrasts with locals while others note varying attitudes toward newcomers during weather events. The exchange reflects long standing regional stereotypes.
Commuters report delays at the Wagener Road signal causing lateness to work and wasted energy due to time spent idling at the light.
Reader asks where to find a sub station listing for digital TV. inquiry notes it is not present in the newspaper.
Letter to the editor accuses local newspaper of promoting hate speech by printing a piece targeting gay people. Community members respond with calls for respectful dialogue and editorial accountability.
A reader praises Dunkin Donuts for good coffee and great service. The letter invites readers to use the TalkBack hotline or email to comment, notes readers names will not be published, and says comments should be brief and editable for space.
In Sunday's sports section a Jaguars guard was misidentified as Ben Madgen. The player is Daniel Dixon who scored 14 points in Augusta State's PBC semifinal win. The Aiken Standard issues this correction and invites readers to report errors.
The Aiken County Board of Education begins a series of community input meetings on the 2009-10 budget with Area 1 session at South Aiken High School. District cuts total over 9 million this year and may reach 12 million next year, with proposed increases in class size and about 90 displaced teachers.
Shameeo Butler cut the ribbon to her Habitat for Humanity home in the Kennedy Colony area of Aiken after receiving keys and a Bible. Sponsors Lyvia May and the Aiken Board of Realtors led support as Butler cried with gratitude, recalling a life of worry before finding stability.
The tip line 644-2401 is available with message return policies. Submissions are encouraged via editorial aikenstandard.com and Michael Gibbons is Managing Editor at 644-2381. newsroom staff include Tim O Briant and Cam Huffman with listed contact details and office hours.
Aiken City Council meets Monday at 7 p.m. at 214 Park Ave S.W. with a presentation of a Character Award to Paul Shore. Agenda items include board appointments, a first reading to convey lots to Habitat, Pension Committee appointment, a water service request on Columbia Highway, and zoning amendments for Limited Business uses.
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