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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 2009

Page

3

Space and drug notes appear in clipped editorial fragment

The fragment mentions rocket fuel with liquid oxygen and claims space missions relate to oil in the atmosphere. It also states trailer park owners sell more drugs than street users, implying a local critique amid a brief editorial snippet.

Libraries Should Focus On Books Not New Buildings

A reader argues against new library construction saying the book collection, valued at about five thousand dollars, suffices and new buildings are unnecessary. The stance emphasizes preserving existing resources over expansion.

Trigger as Congressional Ploy Sparks Dismissive Debate

A bellwether complaint argues that triggers are mere political stunts to feign progress. Critics say Congress has never actually activated a trigger, casting doubt on genuine policy action and accountability.

Congress

Health care vote ire over reading bill in 2010 shift

The remark urges lawmakers to be sent home for voting without reading the health care bill, recalling a 2010 stimulus package widely criticized for pork. The comment frames accountability for lawmakers amid debate on major federal legislation.

Uncertain claim on religious bias and SPCA actions

The author questions perceived anti Christian sentiment while noting calls to curb anti Jewish anti Muslim or anti evolution rhetoric. They criticize SPCA Westmutter plans and argue funds are needed for animals amid confusion over dog show and park work.

SPCA

Correcting the G I Bill authorship and support

Readers urged to correct a letter to the editor noting that Warren Atherton a Republican authored the G I Bill and it passed with bipartisan support. Call the TalkBack hotline or email and keep comments brief. Names are not required or published.

Warren Atherton Congress Aikenstandard Aiken

Seven face drug charges after Monetta raid

Aiken County deputies with area agencies raided two Monetta homes on Wednesday arresting several suspects and seizing crack cocaine marijuana and more than $3500 in drug money. Danyell Daniels Bobby Mealing Christopher Gray Brenda Phillips Erica Robinson Bobby Clark Mae Key Mario Luna faces various drug charges and driving under suspension. The operation followed a month long narcotics push with warrants served at 110 Pine Circle and 51 Elderberry Lane.

Aiken County Brenda Phillips Calhoun St Johnston Erica Robinson Merrick St Ridge Spring Bobby Clark Wildwood Drive Batesburg Mae Key Slide Hill Road Mario Luna Weaver Road Dave Myers Sheriff's Office Pine Circle Elderberry Lane Daniels Mealing Gray Myers

Girl defies odds rides own tricycle at rehab center

Jocelyn China, age three, learned to walk despite severe knee issues and recently rode a modified tricycle at Hitchcock Healthcare in Aiken. AMBUCS donated a bike for her and soon a bike for her twin brother Jailen, with staff and family cheering the milestone.

Rob Novit Hitchcock Healthcare Jocelyn China Ambucs Chuck Foster Hitchcock Kathy Cothran Jocelyn Shannon Rogers Rogers Jailen Cathran Arthur China

Aiken Man Cited For Trespassing At Carver Terrace

Police report an intoxicated man who knocked on a Carver Terrace door was cited for trespassing after officers intervened. Vandalism spray paint caused about 100 dollars in damage at a York Street grocery store. Aiken woman arrested for late month library shop lifting after employee reported incident.

Carver Terrace York Street Aiken Aiken County

Wilson outlines plan for South Carolina attorney general race

Alan Wilson, son of Rep. Joe Wilson, promotes a prosecution heavy agenda to lead the attorney general's office. He highlights courtroom experience, national guard service, and a goal to push local sheriffs and solicitors toward closer law enforcement collaboration. Other GOP candidates Leighton Lord and Robert Bolchoz are vying for the nomination.

South Carolina National Guard Wilson South Carolina Henry McMaster Ags Columbia Leighton Lord Robert Bolchez

North Augusta Man Charged With Violent Crime

Noah A. Graham, 50, of Old Aiken Road in North Augusta, is charged with possession of a weapon during a violent crime two counts of assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature and one count of assault and battery with intent to kill. He allegedly pistol whipped two victims and fired a handgun at one during the evening of October 29.

North Augusta Noah A. Graham Old Aiken Road

Aiken Standard contact and subscription notice

Newsroom numbers and contact emails listed for the Aiken Standard. Hours and staff contacts include Managing Editor Michael Gibbons and Newsroom line 644 2401. Subscription dates and rate cards for various access options are provided for 2008.

Newsroom Aikenstandard Michael Gibbons Tim O'Briant Tobriant Michael Gil Ingibbons Cam Huffman Huffman Aikenstandard.com

Georgia Lottery Winning Numbers Report

Thursday and Cash 3 through Cash 4 drawings are listed with Midday and Evening results. Notable picks include Pick 3 Midday 1 0 0 and Cash 3 Evening 3 4 8, along with Fantasy 5 sequence 15 12 20 25 34.

Cash

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