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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 2009

Page

3

Economic debate on socialism and optimism in the face of government intervention

The note argues that government push toward socialism is bad while praising creative, hardworking Americans who will succeed despite government intervention. It highlights frustration with policy and faith in individual enterprise.

Sheriff Hunt Faces Accusations Stir Public Debate

Critics call for sheriff’s resignation while supporters defend Hunt claiming opponents have motives. The dispute centers on accountability and political friction within the community surrounding the sheriff’s office.

Rainy day congestion blocks Bi-Lo Dollar General access

An 85 year old notes on foot access issues at the Bi-Lo Dollar General due to cars parked in front during rain. He argues if he can walk from his car others can as well and requests attention to the blockage.

Bi-Lo

Tornado sirens discussed as alert system need

Community members debate whether their town has a tornado siren and if not, call for installation. Residents seek clear alert methods and coordination with emergency services for warning accuracy and public safety.

Obituaries and Mail Volume Questions Stir Debate

The notice blends concerns over combining obituary notices with human memorials and puzzling remarks about mail volume trends. It questions why mail volume falls yet arrives later and raises overall communication frustrations.

Payday lending debate urged by readers in audience call

Readers comment on payday lending as a crime against humanity and urge outlawing it. Call the TalkBack line at (803) 644-2384 or email editorial aikenstandard com with brief, editable messages. Names not required or published.

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Correction: Aiken 4K registration dates corrected

The Aiken Standard corrects the 4K registration dates for Aiken County Public Schools to April 22 and 23 from 8 30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Readers are urged to report factual errors to Mike Gibbons Jeff Wallace or editorial staff.

Aiken County Public Schools Aiken

Golf outing supports Aiken Red Cross Heroes Campaign

Students and nine teams from Augusta to Williston played at Houndslake for the Aiken County Red Cross Heroes Golf Outing raising funds to aid local disaster relief. Fluor Daniel contributed 7500 dollars, amid calls to donate as storms and fires threaten the region.

Houndslake Aiken County American Red Cross Heroes Augusta Williston Aiken Red Cross Don Cheeks Cheeks Suzanne Jackson Red Cross Fluor Daniel Tony Umek Savannah River Nuclear Solutions Pany Jackson Aiken Edgefield Iaff April Bailey Fluor Daniel Aiken County Red Cross Williston-Elko High School Tamyn Garrick Anna Valentine Zac Smith Zac Noble James Griffith Ronnie Neville Jerry Schneider SRNS Pam Nettamo

Officials push teen drinking awareness at town hall

Local agencies and elected officials gathered at the H Odell Weeks Activities Center for a town hall titled Lets Start Talking Before they Start Drinking to discuss underage drinking. J Strom Thurmond Jr warned enforcement and highlighted risks like drunken driving while Mayor Fred Cavanaugh announced April as Alcohol Awareness Month.

Aiken County H. Odell Weeks Activities Center J. Strom Thurmond Jr Second Judicial Circuit Thurmond Aiken Fred Cavanaugh Aiken Center

Contact Details for Aiken Standard Newsroom and Submissions

Readers can call the newsroom at 644 2401 or email editorial aikenstandard com. For submitting material contact Managing Editor Michael Gibbons at 644 2381 or tobriant at aikenstandard com Newsroom hours, staff contacts, and mailing address for The Aiken Standard are listed.

Newsroom Aikenstandard Michael Gibbons Tim O’briant Tobriant Mgibbons Aikenstandard.com Cam Huffman Huffman Scott B. Hunter Shunter

SRS LW contract appeal denied clears way for SRR takeover

Savannah River Site liquid waste contract transfer proceeds after the Government Accountability Office denied Parsons led protest. SRR project manager Jim French says transition will begin immediately to safely treat and dispose of about 35 million gallons of radioactive waste in 49 tanks as part of tank closure.

Savannah River Government Accountability Office Aiken Standard Savannah River Tank Closure LLC Group SRR Michael Golden The GOA Department of Energy Jim French SRS DOE URS Corp Parsons URS Washington Savannah River Company

Monday Draws Show Midday and Evening Lottery Results

Monday winning numbers include Pick 3 Midday 1 8 1 Pick 4 Midday 6 1 6 7 Pick 3 Evening 4 1 1 Pick 4 Evening 0 6 3 0 Palmetto Cash 5 29 25 17 3 2 Multiplier 5.

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