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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 2008
Page
3
Residents accuse Aiken merchants of price gouging tied to high fuel costs and food price spikes. They urge investigations and relief measures as talks of unfair profits circulate amid rising living costs.
Neighbor reports a wild turkey near Target while asking who killed geese on Northwood Drive and why federal government has not intervened in what is described as a federal offense. No official comment yet.
Signals at Shilor Heights have been dark for at least two weeks causing drivers to dodge across Croft Mill. Residents question why Aiken County has Croft Mill blinking red both directions and urge action to fix the intersection.
Public comments urge new restaurants in New Ellenton to cut fuel trips and praise teachers amid debates on school morale. Aiken Standard invites brief feedback via TalkBack, with names optional and content editable for space.
The Aiken Standard corrects a Western Carolina State Fair insert naming Stephanie Rozier. She is actually Miss Teen United States 2008. The newspaper regrets the error.
Nearly 100 people gathered at the Aiken County Historical Museum to honor artist Nancy Wilds and civic activist and preservationist for her contributions to the community. The Historic Aiken Foundation unveiled Wilds by naming her Lady of Aiken for 2008 09, presenting a 180 page book of her stained glass batik and ecclesiastical works.
USC Aiken ranks fifth overall in a national evaluation of virtual university tours by GCF from 100 colleges. The USCA online tour My USC Aiken Is designed by the Office of Marketing and Community Relations with Jeff Mastromonico leading web development. Chancellor Tom Hallman and director Jennifer Conner praised the in house effort and real student voices highlighting life at the university.
The Aiken Standard lists publisher responsibilities, contact Scott B. Hunter, and provides delivery and subscription information. It notes its ISSN, establishment year, mailing address in Aiken South Carolina, and Sunday Plus delivery dates for 2008 with phone and email references.
Aiken County Sheriff’s Office reports a firearm discharge toward a Graniteville residence on Friday night. Two vehicles were seen nearby, about 60 entry holes and 10 interior exit holes were found, but no spent casings were recovered. Suspects not identified. tip line provided.
Saturday lottery results list Pick 3 and Pick 4 midday and evening totals, Powerball draw and play details, Cash 3 and Cash 4 results, Win For Life numbers, and notes that Cash 4 and Fantasy 5 numbers were unavailable at press time and will be printed Monday in the Aiken Standard.
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