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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 11, 2012
Page
3
Editorial voices critique the Aiken County School Board over plans to raise taxes without clear spending goals. Commentary likens the situation to passing a bill before deciding its contents and warns of financial misdirection.
A reader asks where to buy goat milk and honey affordably. They seek local sources offering fresh products at decent rates.
A customer visiting the Hobby Lobby in Aiken compliments Cindy Lou for patient helpful guidance on lamp and plaque options. The reviewer notes her product knowledge and strong customer service as a deciding factor in their purchase.
The note asks why God would create Adam and Eve if same sex marriage is intended. It frames a theological debate about creation and marriage in a critical, provocative tone.
A local critic calls for sweeping changes in the county party leadership accusing the chairman of ignorance about filing requirements for his wife’s candidacy and linking this to broader governance problems. The speaker argues for a house cleaning.
Editors note explains PRT stands for Department of Parks Recreation and Tourism and URS Corp is the Savannah River Remediation team. Call TalkBack at 803 644 2384 or email editorial aikenstandard.com to comment. Readers asked to include names though not published.
The annual Aiken Kiwanis Club Tricycle Races will be held May 16 from 3 30 to 5 p m at the H Odell Weeks Activities Center Proceeds support children of Aiken County Businesses or individuals may sponsor riders ages 3 to 8 Call 641-3448 for more information
The notice lists hours from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at 326 Rutland Drive with phone lines 648-2311 and 648-6052 for Fox. It names executives Tim O'Brian and Michael Gibbon and editors Cam Huffman and a Newsroom line 644-2401.
A USC Aiken choral group prepares for a Scotland trip visiting Edinburgh Castle and city tours. The journey begins with delays at Atlanta and a Newark layover before an international flight arriving in Edinburgh. Anne Fulcher, a communications major and singer, is part of the group.
USC Aiken joins the USC system in launching Carolina's Promise a $1 billion capital campaign for all campuses. The USCA kickoff led by President Harris Pastides included remarks by retiring Chancellor Tom Hallman and incoming chancellor Sandra Jordan. The goal includes $10 million for student support $2.5 million for faculty support $5 million for capital and $8.5 million for program enhancements with total regional impact emphasized. Jordan and alumni praised USCA's rankings and contributions while Marvin chairs the campaign and highlights future teachers nurses and business leaders benefiting from the funds.
The Aiken County Board of Appeals denied a variance request to erect a 211 square foot CAT truck scale sign for the WilcoHess travel center on Bettis Academy Road. The current rural zoning limits signs to 140 square feet, and the vote was unanimous.
Readers may submit items to the Aiken Standard. For questions contact Editor Michael Giabione at 644 1 or newsroom at 644 2401. Re-delivery is 6 30 a m to 10 30 a m weekdays and 7 a m to 11 a m weekends.
The day’s drawings list Pick 3 Midday 7 5 1, Pick 4 Midday 0 7 1 4, Pick 3 Evening 4 5 8, Pick 4 Evening 6 6 7 7, Palmetto Cash 5 7 6 15 22 25 and Power-Up 2.
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