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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 2012
Page
2
A reader defends TalkBack as a vital forum while another questions its presence. The exchange highlights the value of hearing diverse opinions in the newspaper and prompts consideration of editorial stance on reader feedback features.
The post questions when Sandra Fluke will sue Rush Limbaugh for slander and implies the speaker views his remarks as accurate praise for the Republican spokesmen. The piece centers on public reaction to Limbaugh's comments and potential legal action.
The author argues for requiring adults on welfare or unemployment to apply for bus driver roles amid driver shortages. If they qualify after interviews and training but refuse, benefits should be discontinued. The claim states current entitlement discourages work and shifts costs to others.
A user asks how to uninstall programs and mentions unsure steps. The note also praises Aiken County EMS worker Kimberly Roberts and invites reader comments via TalkBack line or email. The column then lists Aiken’s character trait for March and includes lottery results for Pick 3 Evening, Cash 3, Cash 4, Fantasy 5 with several numbers.
Office hours are 8 30 a m to 5 30 p m Monday through Friday at 326 Butland Drive with phone 648 2311 and fax 648 6052. Contact Scot B Hunter shunter all for inquiries.
The 46th Aiken Spring Steeplechase weekend kicks off with a Ruby Slipper Gala at Ford Conger Field on Friday March 23. Gates open 9 30 a m Saturday with post time 1 p m at the same field. Admission ranges from 15 in advance to 20 at the gate with baseball style subscriber options. Proceeds from the gala benefit Area 15 Special Olympics and the theme is the Wizard of Oz.
The 46th Aiken Spring Steeplechase runs at Ford Conger Field with gates opening Saturday morning. The Ruby Slipper Gala starts Friday night. gala tickets cost 125 dollars while steeplechase admission is 15 dollars in advance or 20 at the gate. Subscribers pay 20 dollars in advance or 25 at the gate. For details call 648 9641 or visit the official site.
The Aiken Junior Woman's Club donated Jim Harrison's Banksia to USC Aiken to honor the museum site. The artworks support a children's Banksia book fundraiser, with limited-edition prints priced at 150 each and a fall release planned.
Hakim M. Thomas, 35, of Aiken, jailed on attempted murder and weapon charges for a December 29 2011 shooting on Edgefield Highway. Identified in a photo lineup as the man who shot Steven Harris 44. incident left Harris with a gunshot wound to the leg. Thomas detained Thursday and held at the Aiken County detention center.
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions President and CEO Dwayne Wilson will address the Citizens for Nuclear Technology Awareness Up & Atom breakfast. The event, titled SRNS Now, starts 7:30 a.m. Wednesday at Newberry Hall and covers the enterprise SRS vision, Savannah River Site updates, and future workforce needs.
SRNS Now hosts a 7 30 a m breakfast at Newberry Hall 117 Newberry St S W with a 15 price. Reservations due by Monday end of day and cancellations 24 hours prior. Call 649 3456 or email enta Newberry Hall details.
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