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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 2008
Page
3
A shopper in Aiken reports losing a large sum of money and thanks Mr Ward for turning the cash in at a local store. The note praises Mr Ward and notes others share the sentiment of gratitude for his honesty.
Residents urge officials to monitor traffic near Levels Baptist Church as vehicles use the turning lane and cut others off. Reflector decals are requested for the island at East Pine Log and 302 to improve safety.
Report notes likely higher gas taxes in South Carolina than Illinois due to greater overall taxation on gasoline. Implications for drivers and regional pricing discussed in brief.
The project on White Pond Road will increase housing with an estimated 300 to 400 new homes planned. Construction details and timelines were not disclosed in the available text.
A reader argues landlords must reimburse tenants for property losses caused by landlord neglect. They condemn owners who leave dogs outside, causing neighbor disturbances, and demand heat, safety, and peace in housing.
A letter claims drug activity in New Ellenton fuels gun violence and calls for action. Citizens are invited to leave messages via the TalkBack hotline at 644 2384 or email editorial@aikenstandard.com. Names not required and comments may be edited for space.
Officials say liquor stores must close on Election Day while beer and wine may be sold at restaurants with no restriction on beer and wine sales. Liquor drinks are prohibited in dedicated liquor outlets but restaurant service remains permitted.
South Aiken High School senior Cody Stevens joins Young Life Aiken as a freshman and calls the program amazing. The feature highlights director Daniel Peterson and guest speaker Steve Gardner, noting Young Life's reach in 50 states and 45 countries and the group’s goal to place faith at the center of teen life.
American Legion Post 212 hosts a Veterans Day program Saturday at 1 a.m with Col. Eddie Ray as guest speaker and a public open house at the Osteen Log Cabin on November 22 and 23 at Couchton Highway 302 across from Couchton Baptist Church. The Aiken Kidney Benefit presents Guys and Dolls at USC Aiken Etherredge Center Friday to Sunday to aid dialysis patients with expenses.
The South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission approved 2.5 million dollars in safety funds for FY2009 to target 2 200 intersections. Improvements rely on low cost engineering like signage and pavement markings to cut crashes by 3 percent annually. The 2 200 sites hold 1 percent of intersections but account for 67 percent of crashes. A list is posted online.
The Aiken Standard provides newsroom contacts and staff roles with phone numbers and emails. It lists publication details, office hours from 8 30 a m to 5 30 p m Monday through Friday and subscription rates for several plans, plus mailing and contact information.
Felix A. Coleman 38 of Ludlow Lake Road Graniteville is jailed on charges he aided Trevis E. Johnson a fugitive wanted on drug charges by hiding him in a closet at his home. Deputies arrested Coleman this weekend on state agent charges.
Monday and Sunday lottery results list Pick 3 and Pick 4 midday and evening numbers, Palmetto Cash 5 results, and the multiplier. Also shown are Cash 3 and Cash 4 midday and evening numbers, with Fantasy 5 not available at presstime and to be updated in Wednesday's edition.
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