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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 2004
Page
2
Readers argue the Aiken Standard misrepresents events like Silver Bluff High School Veterans Day program and Aiken High School coverage. They praise positive local actions, criticize loud restaurant patrons, and praise SPCA event support while urging moderation and fair reporting.
Aiken County considers criminalizing possession of drug paraphernalia. Deputies could arrest for pipes syringes and similar items even without drugs found. The measure aims to curb drug use and prostitution and would ban making or selling paraphernalia. Also discussed were train speed limits near Graniteville and a Sunday opening advisory referendum.
Byrd Elementary marked its 50th anniversary with alumni, faculty, and community members including former principals Duke Kight and Claude Prather, and Senator Tommy Moore. Retired teacher Sarah Hartley traveled from Savannah recalling her nine-year tenure and close school ties amid hopes for 150 more years of success.
Aiken officials urge residents to call 611 to verify that their address matches their phone number so emergency responders reach the correct doorstep. Public Safety Communications Supervisor Mike Day warns wrong data from years ago or recent moves can create dangerous delays. Our database lists name, number, address and responding services and can note disabilities for responders.
A guide explains dialing 611 from home to verify 911 data with customer service. An operator may route to a second rep to enter password and update personal details in the national 911 database. Updates may take days to weeks and future Phase II cell tracking will show responders exact location on a map.
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