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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 29, 2011
Page
3
A driver claims fifty years of careful operation with no near misses involving cyclists. The speaker denounces calls defending inattentive behavior and stresses full attention while behind the wheel.
Local cyclists argue most bike riders also own motor vehicles and pay county taxes. They claim bicycles cause less road wear, require little parking space, and do not add to air pollution, suggesting motor vehicle tax rebates. They warn county revenue could affect economic growth and all taxpayers.
A caller reports an older lady in a van at 2 30 Monday blocking a lane while waiting to turn into the mall. She was on a cell phone and did not move when the light changed, prompting a warning to stop talking and focus on driving.
Authorities install new signs around Aiken to assist Spanish speaking drivers. The initiative aims to improve safety and accessibility for a broader community presence.
The Senate rejects President Obama's budget by a 97 to 0 vote. The result exposes a rare bipartisan rebuke and leaves the administration seeking alternative fiscal proposals.
A reader requests to continue using a handicapped parking sign while their granddaughter shops. The note invites readers to call the TalkBack hotline at (803) 644-2384 or email editorial@aikenstandard.com with brief comments, noting names need not be published and that content may be edited for space.
Michelle King a USC Aiken School of Nursing senior receives a $2000 Mid Day Lions Club scholarship validating her nontraditional path. The club also funds $1000 scholarships for high school seniors and hosts annual wine tastings to raise funds while recognizing student achievement. King's husband William supports her pursuit as she balances work, family, and studies.
Center Fire Department opened its main station at 2593 Columbia Highway N for a four hour Fire Safety Open House. It showcased rescue and brush trucks, gear try ons, and a fire safety video while distributing smoke alarms and literature. Lt. Jamey Bledsoe noted the department covers 18 to 20 square miles with two substations and 27 on roster.
Contact the Aiken Standard newsroom at 644 2401 or email editorial aikenstandard com for submissions. Office hours are 8 30 p m Monday through Sunday with additional staff emails for sports and managing editors listed.
Katie Noel, 14, was accepted in April into the South Carolina Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities Summer Discovery Program in Greenville. She will spend two weeks in July studying drama with leading region teachers-artists and aims to pursue Juilliard.
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