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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 15, 2012
Page
3
A reader recounts visiting Reid's on a Tuesday and letting a young man go ahead. On Wednesday the wallet vanished, then turned in by a staff member. Cash checks and cards were intact. Gratitude to the helper, Reid's staff, Christ Central Ministry, and Mrs Adams for Mother's Day kindness.
The piece claims Romney donated all inheritance to the church and earned his wealth, praising his humility and hidden acts of kindness. It also questions the extended closure of the right lane in front of Lawe’s, urging removal of the delay sign or completion of the work.
The TalkBack piece argues against portraying a hard working productive person as lacking in mental spiritual or physical health. It defends a strong work ethic while urging recognition of holistic well being and personal value beyond labor profits.
A column idea proposes a space titled Aiken would be better if inviting readers to share practical improvements for the city. Local residents suggest reforms in services and governance to enhance daily life.
Readers weigh in on marriage and procreation in a brief op ed style callout. The notice invites listeners to call or email thoughts on Adam and Eve, wedlock, and same sex marriage with comments kept anonymous and subject to editorial editing.
The note provides office hours 8 30 a m to 5 30 p m Monday to Friday at 326 Butland Drive and lists phone 648 2311 fax 648 6052 the website aikenstandard com and staff names including Executive Editor Tim O Briant Managing Editor Michael Gibbons and Newsroom line 644 2401.
The last of four men charged in the 2008 torture and murder of Frederick Tucker pleads guilty to voluntary manslaughter and receives a 22 year sentence. Ronald Grooms of Irma joins three co defendants in a multi defendant home invasion tied to Tucker's death. The sentences run concurrently.
The USC Aiken Chorus reports a heartfelt Aberdeen run at Petercutter Parish Church with tea afterward and a walking river tour led by Bill Riehl. A near capacity audience heard “Shenandoah” move a Scottish listener to tears. The group tours two Aberdeen school concerts and contemplates a future in Scotland, while Anne Fulcher of Bath, a USC Aiken student, performs with the chorus.
Aiken physicians and activists rally behind Operation Lost Vote a Palmetto Liberty PAC effort to file 5 percent petition signatures to requalify candidates removed after the South Carolina Supreme Court ruling. Volunteers gather petitions as party figures criticize the filing process and call for broad ballot access.
Contact the newsroom at 644-2401 or the Managing Editor Michael Gibbons at 644-2381 for tips. Paper delivery is by 6 a.m. on weekdays and 7 a.m. on weekends. For re-delivery call 648-2311. hours are 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. weekdays and 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. weekends.
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