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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 2008
Page
3
A Windsor resident claims ongoing drug dealing in Aiken County, stating repeated reports over years have not eliminated the activity. The informant emphasizes persistence of dealers despite prior warnings and community concerns.
Local resident recounts years of quiet before new neighbors moved in and began letting dogs bark loudly. Complaints include children’s screams rivaling dog noise and questions about potential criminalization of outdoor play. Expresses thanks to Church of Christ on Dibble Road for uplifting sign wording.
A resident expresses relief that trash collection only covers half their waste, suggesting remaining refuse goes uncollected or handled by alternative methods in a concise community note.
A reader claims the Stan dard ignored four third party candidates and their results, accusing the publication of political bigotry and selective reporting. The note asserts a lack of inclusive coverage and asks editors to include complete results.
A parent requests city maintenance of medians from Laurens to Morgan Streets and near Barnwell Avenue and Florence Street. He notes lack of street sweeping, hazards from pine needles, and suggests using jail workers if funds are tight. He stresses area’s historic value and asks for community support.
Readers asked to contact the Aiken Standard talkback line or email about repurposing old magazines. Names need not be provided and comments may be edited for space and content.
Aiken County Sheriff's Office investigates an unidentified man’s kidnapping on Hillman Street in Warrenville after a neighbor saw two black and white Honda Accords and three men loading the bound victim into a car. Witness details are limited and no missing person has been reported. Call Crimestoppers or the sheriff with information.
Grace Fabian spoke at a Wycliffe Associates banquet about 35 years in Nabak language work in New Guinea. The Fabians moved there in 1969 to translate the New Testament, endured danger and blood shed, and completed the Nabak Bible in 1998 with a village celebration and reconciliation.
Instructions for submitting letters and editorials include email addresses and phone numbers for editors and departments. Contact details cover Managing Editor Michael Gibbons Newsom Tim O Briant Sports Editor Cam Huffman and newsroom lines. Publication hours and mailing rates are listed.
North Augusta Public Safety arrested Walter Michael Jones 19 of Rovelett Avenue on burglary allegations after a home on Georgia Avenue was broken into Wednesday evening. A silver revolver and stolen items were found, with detectives seeking other suspects and urging informants to contact Detective Tim Thornton.
The 2008 Secret Santa Pageant will be held Saturday Dec 6 at the Barnwell County Rotary Club at Blackville Hilda High School. The application deadline is Saturday Nov 29. For details contact Melissa at (803) 259 2080 or email igemsandjwewels aol com.
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