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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 2008
Page
3
Clarks Hill Lake, named for Elijah Clark, has long carried that title while the dam crossing was renamed Strom Thurmond Dam. The body of water and its infrastructure retain shared historic recognition and the renaming reflects the dam's designation.
A call for better driving manners urges drivers to signal, yield, and avoid unsafe habits. The writer questions why some speed up to block passes or drive well below speed limits on daily commutes, warning tailgating can turn vehicles into killing machines and urging adherence to rules and common sense.
A speaker notes raising seven bright children who never asked to listen to political speech, highlighting a personal stance on political messaging and parental influence.
A driver veered into a drainage ditch on Rushton Road after failing to see the central island on the 118 bypass at night. The writer urges a reflector or grate on that road to prevent future accidents and asks if Greenspan has been consulted amid the economic crisis.
The Aiken High Band delivered a strong Friday night performance. Mr Westberry received praise for bringing out the students’ talent, with lively playing and high energy throughout the show.
Aiken Regal Cin es urges offering the film Fireproof to draw large crowds. Readers are invited to leave messages via TalkBack at (803) 644-2384 or email editorial aikenstandard.com. Names not required and comments may be edited for space and content.
Aiken man Terry J. Pixley, 19, escaped from a patrol car while en route from court to the county detention center around 10 a.m. He freed one hand, jumped from the moving vehicle, and was quickly recaptured within about 30 minutes in a woods area near Northgate Drive. He faces felony escape charges and was treated at Aiken Regional Medical Centers before returning to jail.
The Aiken County Board of Education reviews a tribunal system to hear appeals replacing advisory councils. Administrators and principals seek uniform disciplinary interventions across elementary, middle, and high schools, emphasizing consistent language, in-school suspension proctoring, and additional staff or volunteers.
The Aiken Standard publication information lists hours, contact numbers, emails, and staff member Scott B. Hunter. It includes subscription rates, delivery zones, mail information, and a schedule of Sunday Plus delivery dates for 2008.
The Aiken County Board of Education weighs space usage, potential school consolidation and rezoning as a future facilities bond referendum is considered. The M B Kahn report backs phased renovations totaling about 159 million dollars, but board members urge thorough discussion with educators and the public before any referendum.
Georgia Lottery results list several games with recent numbers. Cash 4 Midday drew 7 9 1 5, Cash 3 Evening 0 5 4, Cash 4 Evening 3 2 1 5, Fantasy 5 22 27 3 26 10, Mega Millions 39 35 9 49 30 and Mega Ball 36.
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