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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 03, 2012
Page
3
The piece argues for an evenhanded presentation of political issues and criticizes platforms that push right wing propaganda such as Rush Limbaugh and Fox News. It urges readers to seek balanced perspectives across media.
A reader criticizes South Carolina politics noting the Sunshine Bill collapse as a relief for politicians and questioning what Gene Pinson traded in exchange for his objection. The writer asks what taxpayers may be funding and why transparency is lacking.
A letter discusses health insurance as a government mandate and contrasts it with auto insurance, urging civic action to preserve national values. The writer also congratulates the WSI-SRS team on winning the 40th SPOTC tournament at SRS, noting limited local coverage and inviting reader feedback via a TalkBack line and email.
Executive editor nim On wb ra oversees newsroom operations while managing editor Michael Gibbo coordinates daily coverage. Contact details include a listed phone 644 2381 for newsroom inquiries.
17 year old Thomas Edward Boatwright is charged with second degree burglary after kicking in a Burnettown home on Carter Street. A 90 year old resident alerted 911 during the morning break in and deputies, aided by the Bloodhound Tracking Team, captured the suspect on Sunshine Street about noon.
Four Aiken County high schools perform one act plays at the Etherredge Center on Friday with times from 12 30 p m to 3 15 p m. Awards follow. The public may attend free of charge. The Garcia Project began in 2005 with Karen and Carlos Garcia funding and USC Aiken coordinates since 2011.
Friday event at USC Aiken Etherredge Center invites high school students to present a play and receive feedback. Benjamin, chair of the Visual and Performing Arts department, notes it benefits both high school participants and USC Aiken students who volunteer as mentors. The Garcias supported creating a drama program at South Aiken High after their daughter Lauren performed in eighth grade. Senior writer Rob Novit covers the Aiken Standard education beat.
The 28th annual Lobster Races happen in downtown Aiken on Friday from 6 to 11 p.m. Tickets are 10 dollars at the gate, 5 with student ID. Kids ride bands are 20 in advance, 30 the night of the event. A 15 dollar Lobster Race T-shirt grants free entry.
Strom Thurmond High School Mock Trial champions travel to Albuquerque New Mexico for the national championship. Diary entries detail an early 2 a.m. departure from Aiken to Charlotte and Minneapolis layovers, TSA frisk incident over apricot scrub, taxi costs, and a Hyatt Regency hotel stay ahead of a Guam scrimmage.
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