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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 24, 2013
Page
3
A reader letter mix includes threats against murder suspects, tax questions about Project Jackson in North Augusta, political jabs at Lindsey Graham and Chuck Schumer, praise for Ted Cruz, complaints about basketball courts and drone warfare policy, reflecting local and national grievances.
Aiken Standard notes Belk of Aiken donated volunteer time and built projects for Millbrook Elementary School. The community is invited to leave comments via TalkBack at 803-644-2384 or editorial@aikenstandard.com.
The May 10 edition incorrectly stated the age for members of The Well Armed Woman. The group welcomes women ages 21 and older. The Aiken Standard will correct and clarify any factual errors promptly. Contact Melissa Hanna with any corrections.
The Aiken Department of Public Safety held its annual awards ceremony recognizing officers for valor merit and service. Sgt. Craig Burgess received Public Safety Officer of the Year for leading a team during a May 17 2012 murder case and a July 7 15 mile chase at Savannah River Site. Cpl. Jeremy Hembree earned the Medal of Merit for Cherry Hills Drive response, with Capt. Marty Sawyer Officer Steve Miano and Burgess also receiving the Medal of Valor for the same incident. Chief Deputy Paul Butler of Horry County spoke about heroism responsibility and relationships guiding officer performance.
Aiken County officials and community groups held a Thursday meeting at the Aiken Center for Addictions Services to address death by own action. Tim Carlton, the county coroner, reviewed six years of local data showing rising crisis reports and noted white males aged 40 to 49 as most at risk.
Jeff Wallace of Aiken and his wife Mary Lou traveled to Africa last summer to study wildlife and visit communities. The visit included Kisumu Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru with wildlife sightings and a focus on a water project in Wachara village. Wallace will speak at the Senior Men's Club luncheon at Woodside Country Club on June 19 at noon.
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