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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 2014
Page
3
A reader voices irritation with barking dogs and urges dog owners to move to the country for quiet living. The letter argues those unhappy with barking are not true animal lovers and notes dogs will bark.
Commentary argues NASCAR should run races in the rain like other leagues. Proponent insists safety and visibility models exist and could allow events to proceed with weather safeguards.
The MOX program is described as over budget and behind schedule with no customers for the end product. Critics compare it to a federal equivalent of Project Jackson and label it as welfare to keep locals employed.
Resident complains about ongoing orange conduit digging for fiber optics. Roadwork disruption and long empty reel trailer on Palm Drive persist while ice storm debris remains. Calls for cleanup and completion before continuing digging.
A speaker argues that strict gun laws do not stop criminals and advocates for maintaining CWP rights for self defense. The writer urges boycotting restaurants that allow CWP carriers and supports keeping gun presence uncertain in public venues. Also criticizes City of Aiken water rate increases and suggests PSC regulation.
A reader asks why a pro America bumper sticker bearer drives a foreign car and is told the vehicle was made in Canton, Mississippi. Readers can call 803 644 2384 or email editorial aikenstandard com to leave a message, with names not required.
Bali the golden retriever earned the Serena's Star award at the SPCA Albrecht Center volunteer appreciation picnic, recognized for service work alongside owner JoAnn Minnick. The ceremony honored volunteers from CSRA and noted SPCA volunteers logged over 13,500 hours with 320+ active helpers.
USC Aiken and University of Central Lancashire agreed to a memorandum of understanding to develop joint classroom opportunities and projects, focusing on business schools. URS Corporation credits the tie up with facilitating a cross Atlantic knowledge transfer and potential staff and student exchanges.
James Earl Sheppard, 32, faces first degree burglary charges after deputies responded to an armed burglary on Connector Road Saturday. The home burned after the incident. no injuries were reported. The fire’s cause is under investigation and a suspect description notes an all dark outfit with a stocking mask.
A pedestrian was struck by a car in a hit-and-run on Augusta Road near Anthony Drive around 9:30 p.m. Monday, Aiken County dispatch reports. The victim's condition was not known at press time and the vehicle was described as a four-door missing its front bumper, though dispatch could not confirm that detail.
A conversation on a public feed sparked a flurry of local news updates as residents discussed events around the city. Officials advised caution while community members shared tips and timestamps from posts.
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