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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 2014
Page
3
A TalkBack respondant argues caffeine is not the core reason churches avoid coffee hours, noting liability and interest as factors and warns drivers of deer roaming near town. The letter also mentions thrift stores, a College Acres ice storm mess, opposition to long ignition interlock device rules, and a call for execution after fourth DUI.
Readers question how contracts were approved without bidding and without city council awareness. They suggest involvement by the state attorney general to ensure proper process and invite comments via TalkBack line or email. Names will not be published. comments should be brief and may be edited.
The Aiken Standard acknowledges an error in a Friday page 3A photo caption misnaming Erin Reece. The paper pledges accurate reporting of Aiken County, South Carolina, and the world and invites readers to report factual errors by calling 803 644 2364 or emailing editorial aikenstandard com.
Aiken Technical College will expand its tower installation program after receiving a $2.45 million grant from the Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training competitive grant program. The funding, part of $450 million in nationwide grants, supports training for 4G wireless technicians and aligns with workforce growth and safety standards. ATC launched the program in November 2013 as the Southeast region’s first of its kind, with about 70 graduates to date.
Aiken Technical College will start a new five week Tower Installation certificate session on Oct. 13 open to veterans active military and civilians. The college will use a $450 million job driven training grant to extend the program with stackable credentials toward an Associate of Applied Science degree. Advisors include Advanced Technology Group Georgia Carolina Tower Co and Midlands Communications.
The Aiken Women in Black hold a nonpartisan Vigil for Peace from 4 30 to 6 p m Monday on Whiskey Road opposite The Fresh Market. Signs provided. participants may bring their own. Info Brenda 8036486020 or David 8032153263.
Phillip Gardener will present a public reading as part of the Oswald Writer's Series on Tuesday at 8 p.m. on the main stage of the Etherredge Center at USC Aiken located at 471 University Parkway. More information is available at etherredge.usca.edu.
Aiken Technical College at 2276 Jefferson Davis Highway Graniteville will host a Pink Ribbon Tea for breast cancer survivors on Thursday at 2 30 p m in the Student Activities Center. The event is free but reservations were requested by Oct 2. For more information visit the foundation site.
Mental Health America of Aiken County asks for community support for its Operation Santa Christmas celebration and dinner on December 10 at the Aiken Electric Cooperative Community Room. The event serves over 200 adults with mental health disorders, with gift bags detailing recipients and wish lists. Donations can be picked up and delivered through the office at 233 Pendleton Street NW.
Readers invited to comment on a story and donate to support a community event. Submissions may be mailed to Opinions at the Aiken Standard or emailed. donations help fund gift bags and meals. Contact details include a phone number, postal addresses, and the MHAAiken organization site.
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