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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 2014
Page
3
Editorial urges a law to force boys to pull up their pants and stop exposing underwear, expressing fatigue with current styles seen by readers. The piece argues for a clear standard to curb sagging and improve public appearance.
Readers praise public private partnerships on Langley Pond trails and urge cleanup of overhanging trees on Richland Avenue and dangerous sightlines at Hampton Avenue. They note poor pavement and driver safety, question gas prices, and discuss Vincent Sheheen on Confederate flag removal plus broader concerns like economy crime and unemployment. A resident laments a stolen lawn mower.
Readers invited to share opinions on spa ghetti and lasagna noodle sizes. Call 803-644-2384 or email editorial aikenstandard.com with messages brief and to the point. Names need not be published and the paper may edit comments for space and content.
A downtown meet and eat event called Rockin the Block Party runs 5 to 7 p.m. in the alley between Coldwell Banker and New Moon Cafe off Laurens Street. More than a dozen firms join the New Kids on the Block and Oldies But Goodies groups for a networking, relaxed evening with live music and a photo booth.
The Downtown Rockin the Block Party will be held Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m. in the alley between New Moon Cafe and Coldwell Banker. The event is free and invites clients and customers of Martin Wilson Marketing. For details or RSVP, contact Donna Martin at 803-507-3913. Teddy Kulmala covers crime and courts for the Aiken Standard.
The Aiken County NAACP branch and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority will host a political forum on October 28 in the Aiken Electric Cooperative Community Room at 2790 Wagener Road. A meet and greet begins at 6 30 p m with the forum to follow, inviting state and local candidates to present their positions and answer questions. admission is free. Election Day is November 4 and more information is available by calling 803-502-0170.
The NAACP and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority host a political forum at Aiken Electric Co op community room 2790 Wagener Road with a meet and greet at 6 30 p m and the forum starting at 7 00 p m Call 803 502 0170 for details
Aiken High celebrated homecoming with a parade, and readers can view additional photos on the Aiken Standard website for extended coverage of the event and festive activities.
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