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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 2010
Page
3
A registered Republican states he will not vote for any incumbent and will back a Republican challenger who opposes the current officeholder. He emphasizes loyalty to party over incumbency and vows to vote for the party's alternative.
Resident asks why new developments in Aiken County rarely pave the streets linking sites to the public road network. Community members seek clarity on funding, responsibility, and timelines for required paving work.
The text reflects on Two Spirit identity in Native American cultures, noting acceptance before European religious influence. It contrasts indigenous tolerance with Puritan efforts to convert or punish nonconformists, arguing coercive conversion is a greater harm than homosexuality and questioning who the real savages were.
A reader argues Mithraism predates Christianity by 600 years and claims Dec 25 as Mithra’s birthday, noting Jesus is unique to the Bible crafted by many writers. The letter questions how historians would judge modern finance and politics, inviting comments via TalkBack at the Aiken Standard.
Aiken law enforcement seeks John Henry West and Joseph Bernard Williams Jr. in connection with Monday’s Waffle House shooting on Richland Avenue. Both men, aged 29 and 22, face two counts of assault and battery with intent to kill. Witnesses described a 2004–2005 Chevy Impala or Malibu with Georgia plates. Crime Stoppers offers rewards for tips.
The Aiken County Democratic Party held its fourth Dora-Derrick Dinner with candidates Rob Miller Bryan Doyle and Jane Dyer addressing supporters. The event highlighted June 8 primary and November 2 general election dates and announced the upcoming party officers convention at Aiken Electric Cooperative.
Jean Fishel, organizer and Aiken Service Unit delegate, says the Girl Scouts of Aiken volunteer work day at Camp Cofitachiqui is canceled today. The event will be rescheduled with details announced once finalized. For information or to volunteer, email hfishel bell south net.
Newsroom contacts include 644-2401 and emails for editors and staff. Delivery support hours run weekdays and weekends with a 7 a.m. weekend start and a 7 p.m. close on weekdays. subscription rates and mail information are listed with dates for Sunday and weekly editions.
Stephen Carter, 17, who was shot in the calf last Friday in Crosland Park, will be charged with giving false information after investigators say he accidentally shot himself and fabricated an attack by a man only identified as Juice. He faces up to five years in prison and a $5,000 fine if convicted.
The Catholic Women's Association rescheduled its game and card party to Saturday March 27 in St. Angela Hall. Public invited, lunch served, prizes offered. Proceeds benefit Aiken charities. Admission eight dollars. Reservations by March 25 at 648-5569 or 648-8671.
Friday’s draws list Pick 3 Midday 2 9 0, Pick 4 Midday 6 0 9 6, Pick 3 Evening 3 8 5, Pick 4 1 2 9 3, Palmetto 5 02 03 09 26 29, Power-Up 2. Cash 3 Midday 4 1 3, Cash 4 Midday 7 0 6 6, Cash 3 Evening 7 7 6, Cash 4 Evening 4 6 1 8, Fantasy 5 10 12 25 33 28, Mega Millions 50 31 10 45 54 Mega Ball 25. Thursday’s Cash 4 1 2 3 7, Fantasy 5 08 10 16 24 34.
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