Steeplechase Photos Dominate Page, Parade Cuts Likeness
Page after page shows pictures from the Steeplechase while the black history parade receives no images. Readers wonder why coverage favors one event over the other.
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 2010
Page
3
Page after page shows pictures from the Steeplechase while the black history parade receives no images. Readers wonder why coverage favors one event over the other.
A humorous comparison notes that a bank robbery in Aiken County carries a 28 year sentence while a similar crime on Wall Street could net a $28 million loss or penalty. The comment highlights regional differences in criminal justice and financial consequences.
A reader argues Tiger Woods should be banned from golf, labeling him a disgrace to the sport and calling for his exclusion from competition.
A prophetic voice warns that current events signal Revelations unfolding toward a One World Order. The speaker asserts this is only the start before Jesus returns to gather his followers.
Residents challenge city manager calls to raise rates, question comparing Aiken to other places, and demand developer accountability for roads, sewer, water, police, and fire services. They oppose annexation and reference a front-page SCDOT Limehouse letter blaming drivers for a traffic light failure.
Readers react to tax policy with jobholders receiving an extra 400 dollars while the unemployed receive nothing. The paper invites feedback via hotline or email and notes comments may be edited for space.
Steve Floyd joins Vote Yes for Kids as community supporters rally around a $236 million bond referendum aimed at rebuilding or replacing six schools and affecting three more. The May 25 vote would fund construction with a significant tax increase, backed by local chambers and Public Education Partners.
The new health reform measure moves colleges away from private lenders to a direct loan program via the U S Department of Education. It aims to simplify options for students but raises concerns about higher default rates and funding capacity.
The 94th Aiken Horse Show debuts in Hitchcock Woods promoting the equestrian community and Woods’ beauty. Exhibitors ride in, not trailer in, with events starting 9 a.m. daily and a judge from England. Admission is 10 per car. organizers seek youth exhibitors and expanded classes including ladies side saddle and a costume class.
The Aiken Standard announces contact details for Tim O Briant and editors, publication schedule, and pricing notes. It lists office addresses in Aiken South Carolina, phone numbers, and a 2009 Sunday Plus delivery calendar with specified dates.
The draw results list Pick 3 Midday 0 1 2 and Pick 4 Midday 2 2 4 1. Pick 3 Evening shows 4 3 4 and Pick 4 3 8 0 4. Palmetto 5 numbers are 06 07 20 27 29 along with Power-Up 3.
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