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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 2013
Page
3
A reader asks where Blythewood is located and what Cecil Atchley’s upset picks refer to, noting a recent Aiken High School game. The inquiry seeks clarification of Blythewood’s whereabouts and the author behind the upset selections.
A speaker condemns individuals who misuse aid like food stamps and housing benefits while noting others genuinely in need. The remarks address perceptions of fraud in public assistance and call for targeted enforcement.
Residents complain weeds along Whiskey Road are not property owners’ duty. They insist Aiken County must fund road maintenance and cleanup, arguing funds should benefit all of Aiken County rather than a single project.
Community calls for action on derelict houses along Highway 19. Buildings are deteriorating and create an eyesore, hindering travel to downtown and affecting local perception.
Readers in Aiken protest whether photos of a dead deer and images of young children should be published. The concern centers on keeping respect for animal life while avoiding distress to families and the public.
Reader writes in outrage as the St. John’s United Methodist Church gains approval to demolish Oliveros Cottage at 121 Chesterfield Street, a landmark tied to Miss Ola Hitt and Aiken’s walking tour history. The letter invites readers to comment via TalkBack.
The House passed a Nuclear Weapon Security and Non-Proliferation Act to fund NNSA at the Savannah River Site during the government shutdown. It supports tritium facilities and MOX work, with NNSA aiming to dispose of at least 34 metric tons of plutonium. Contractors furloughed amid funding gaps cited.
June Cannon spoke at the 2013 Walk to End Alzheimer's held at the H Odell Weeks Activities Center. Col Ret John Cannon died in 2012 and his daughter described finding rest for him. More than 300 participants, purple caregiver shirts, and about $50 000 raised accompanied a city proclamation naming the disease a leading cause of death. Ben Baugh covers local equine topics for the Aiken Standard.
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