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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 2008
Page
3
The speaker thanks those who stood outside to cast absentee ballots and notes the danger some faced. They also commend Deborah at Kroger for raising funds for the cancer fund.
The letter criticizes welfare aid noting abuse such as trade of EBT benefits for drugs and argues able bodied recipients should work. It acknowledges genuine need for food stamps among young mothers and seniors facing hunger while urging stricter use on EBT machines.
Patrons seek clarity as the Monetta Drive-In remains shut with officials not releasing specific causes. Local community members report uncertainty about reopening date and potential maintenance work or safety concerns behind the pause.
The report states that the orange cables serve only as a conduit to pull a cable through and are not fiber optic.
Aiken residents debate gas costs in Columbia and react to smoking policy news. The letter cites tobacco’s health impact, condemns assumptions about readers, and calls for legal action similar to marijuana. Readers may comment via TalkBack hotline or email.
Only Ridge Spring-Monetta High School met AYP in Aiken County, with seven of seven objectives achieved. The district overall flags mixed results as schools grapple with graduation rates HSAP and end-of-course tests while dropout tracking is improved.
The Aiken County Open Land Trust becomes Aiken Land Conservancy with new president Paul Rideout and a pair of land protection deals. Past president Lee Dane signs a 300 acre conservation easement in Ridge Spring while 53 acres near The Ridge at Chukker Creek are named the Freeman Preserve. An easement on 17 acres along Grace Avenue is also agreed. The group preserves rural character and advances Langley Pond and Boyd Park Pond projects.
Directory style notice listing editorial staff addresses and contact numbers for The Aiken Standard. Includes publisher responsibilities, mail rates outside city limits, P.O. Box address, and Sunday Plus delivery dates for 2008 with multiple dates through December.
The Aiken Election Commission closed three absentee ballot offices after GOP pressure while awaiting a definite legal opinion from South Carolina Attorney General Henry McMaster. NAACP and voters push DOJ review, alleging Republican disenfranchisement and VRA safeguards.
Wednesday lottery draws list Pick 3 Midday 7 2 3 Pick 4 Midday 6 5 4 8 Pick 3 Evening 9 1 4 Pick 4 Evening 5 4 4 3 Palmetto Cash 5 14 27 30 18 19 Multiplier 4 Powerball 3 13 32 38 48 Powerball 13 Powerplay 4 Cash 3 Midday 6 1 4 Cash 4 Midday 6 0 4 4 Cash 3 Evening 0 1 4 Cash 4 Evening 2 9 6 6 Fantasy 5 3 21 10 28 18 Win For Life 12 14 18 20 25 27 Mega Ball 35.
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