Prisoner mistreatment sparks outcry over guards actions
Jermaine Oakman and John Ston condemn abuse of inmates, arguing penalties should reflect harm without endorsing violence against prisoners. Their remarks highlight concern over alleged beatings and call for accountability.
Responding to Iraqi Prisoner Abuse by U S Soldiers
Readers weighed in on appropriate punishment and accountability for the abuse allegations. Opinions ranged from severe punishment for soldiers to jail or court martial, with calls to accountability higher up the chain of command and concerns about following orders.
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Police Blotter Reports Thefts Damages Across Area
Multiple incidents across Wagener, North Augusta, Graniteville and surrounding areas include a central air unit and other items moved from a Charleston Highway residence. a patrol car damage on Medical Park Drive. a large bedroom fire on Jeffcoat Road. gunpoint robbery in Aiken. a man shot in the leg in Williston. jewelry cash and a pistol stolen on Wire Road Monetta. a 1986 Ford Taurus stolen in North Augusta. electronics and medicines stolen in various locations. several burglaries on Conifer Drive Bradleyville Road and Conifer Drive. a blue 1988 GMC Jimmy linked to breach of trust. a .21 BAC arrest in North Augusta. assaults and property damage on Buena Vista Avenue and Georgia Avenue.
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Barkhau follows father's Eagle path to new Eagle honor
Philip Barkhau, a sophomore at Aiken High School, earned the Eagle Scout award with Troop 110 at St. Paul Lutheran Church as his father Bob Barkhau, a longtime scout leader, watched. Philip built a tiki hut project for Trinity Lutheran Home and received mentoring honors from Jim Bunch, while his family continues scouting with his younger brother Evan.
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Aiken Council Faces Curbside Trash Placement Issue
The Aiken City Council will debate curbside trash placement at its Monday meeting. The discussion aims to clarify pickup policies and address resident concerns.
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Aiken's May Character Focus Attentiveness
Charles Todd notes City of Character for May as Attentiveness. Sunday lottery results show Pick 3 3 3 0 and Pick 4 8 9 7 5 with Cash 3 1 3 2 and Cash 4 9 3 9 5 plus Fantasy 5 18 13 3 21 11. Change Game and variants listed as well.
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Aiken Standard contact and delivery information
The notice lists the Aiken Standard contact details including newsroom email and phone numbers, address for subscriptions and changes, and delivery problem hours. It details subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions, EzPay options, and delivery service hours.
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Aiken
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