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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 2010
Page
3
A reader urges locating a Sam's Club on the west side of Aiken rather than the Southside and warns of safety risks for pedestrians and cyclists due to poor street lighting. The writer notes early morning walkers and riders face low visibility and bikes with blinking rear lights are hard to spot at night.
Bicyclists argue that slow riding on a 55 mph road can block traffic and prompt dangerous braking. The SC Code bans driving so slow as to impede traffic unless safety or law requires it, raising questions about how motorists would be treated if they traveled 15 mph.
A reader voices frustration with a one sided report on check rejection and criticizes quoting firms like Certegy. The letter claims repeated problems at grocery stores caused embarrassment and wasted time and invites further feedback via the TalkBack hotline or email.
USC Aiken theater leader Jack Benjamin marks 25 years as chair of the Visual and Performing Arts department. The program has produced 74 adult main stage shows and 68 children's productions seen by about 185000 children at Etherredge Center. The Kennedy Center awards honor 79 USCA actors and others in backstage roles. The department relies on box office funding and the University Theatre prepares Moliere's The Miser at Etherredge Center with 7:30 pm shows tonight through Tuesday.
A shooting at a Watkins Lane residence prompted a victim to flee into a nearby home where residents panicked. Deputies say the wounded man, grazed on the chin, was treated at the ER. Investigators found drugs at the Watkins Lane residence and believe the incident was drug related. Police have not yet arrested a suspect. The shooter has been identified but not charged. Capt. Troy Elwell provided details.
Zuke Boyz Motorcycle Club hosts a charity ride and barbecue at Langley Pond in Aiken County to benefit the Brothers and Sisters program promoting youth development. Registration starts at 1 a.m. with a noon ride, $5 per bike, plus a cash raffle with top prizes of 100, 50, and 25 dollars.
The USC Aiken Department of Visual and Performing Arts presents a Faculty Artist Recital on October 21 at 7 p.m. at St Thaddeus Episcopal Church in Aiken. Performers include flutist Tammy Vance clarinetist Katie Belvin organist Ken Courtney and pianist Ann.
Free admission announced for the Redd event with contact information provided by phone number 641-3305 for more details.
The Living History Park announces its inaugural scarecrow contest with judging on Oct. 22 and displays through Oct. 31. Call Pam at 441-8956 for rules and applications.
Reader submissions accepted with office hours listed and contact details for Tim O Briant Michael Gibbons Scott Hunter and the newsroom The notice includes mailing address and subscription rates for various durations and the Sunday Plus delivery dates for 2010.
The report lists October loyalty trait for Aiken and provides Wednesday and evening draw results for Pick 3 and Pick 4, Palmetto Cash 5, Powerball, and Georgia Lottery games. Specific winning sequences include Midday and Evening figures across Cash 3, Cash 4, Georgia Five, Fantasy 5, and Win For Life.
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