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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 2009
Page
3
Aiken County school district faces criticism as teachers allegedly single out students over religious beliefs, bringing faith into the classroom and imposing punishments for actions that conflict with staff beliefs.
The text parodies political debates on Social Security, health care, and gasoline prices. It mentions a public health option, non productive tomato plants, and assigns blame for political events to Obama and Bush. It also references the 2012 Aztec calendar prophecy.
A World War II veteran thanks Applebee's and Golden Corral for their Veterans Day appreciation. The message expresses gratitude from local veterans and the community.
A driver on Richland signaled to enter a bank lane while being tailgated. The speaker calls for the behavior to stop and describes the act as disgusting.
A critic argues that tax policy should swap from gun tax exemptions to essential food relief, noting that crime rates and basic needs weigh against tax-free gun sales in any state. The speaker urges policy focus on groceries as a universal necessity.
The user asks how insurance firms set high monthly premiums for coverage Medicare does not pay and why adding a drug plan with co pays can still save money. They seek explanation of premium versus out of pocket costs and overall value.
A call for reader input on religion notes Christianity as the sole target of complaints and invites messages via Talk Back at (803) 644-2384 or email to editorial aikenstandard.com. Readers may contribute anonymously as comments can be edited for space and content.
Aiken Public Safety searches for a White man about 6 feet tall and 225 pounds who held a screwdriver to a Kangaroo Express clerk’s throat during a Tuesday morning robbery. The man wore a black Carolina sweatshirt, blue jeans, and round black sunglasses and fled toward Advanced Auto Parts. Call CrimeStoppers with tips.
Solid Rock Baptist Church served a Thanksgiving meal Monday to about 80 people supported by Mental Health America Aiken County Board of Disabilities and Aiken Barnwell Mental Health. Church volunteers, led by Joyce Chavous before her hospitalization, prepared and served the meal creating a caring community moment.
The Aiken Community Playhouse Youth Wing will hold auditions for Meet Me in St Louis on December 6 and 7 at 7 p.m. Open to middle and high school students seeking cast roles in the period musical.
The Aiken Choral Society will present its annual winter concert on Sunday December 6 at 3 p.m. at Cornerstone Baptist Church. Tickets cost 12 dollars for adults 10 for seniors and 7 for children and are sold at the Aiken County Historical Museum or at the door. Call Dr. Maureen Simpson at 649-6570 for details.
In Aiken County 78.3 percent of high school sophomores passed the HSAP on their first attempt last spring, down from 82.8 percent in 2008. Statewide HSAP passing dropped to 76.1 percent, with varied results across district and individual schools.
The message lists phone and email contacts for the Aiken Standard newsroom, managing editor, sports editor, and publisher. It notes reader submissions are encouraged and provides mailing addresses, office hours, and specific subscription rates including EZ Pay plans. It also gives postmaster and circulation details and lists future Sunday Plus delivery dates.
Lottery results released for November highlight Aiken's Initiative month. Tuesday draws include Pick 3 Midday 2 1 7 and Pick 4 Midday 3 1 3 1, with Evening picks 3 7 5 and 1 5 5 2. Palmetto Cash 5 and Power Up numbers listed along with GEORGIA LOTTERY draws and Mega Millions figures.
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