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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 2008
Page
3
A speaker argues Playboy contrasts with religious influence and targets the Song of Solomon as inappropriate content. The rising debate centers on morality, media portrayal, and cultural standards in contemporary discourse.
Citizens question policing in Aiken County amid repeated incidents and local criticism of both the sheriff's office and the North Augusta Police Department, prompting calls for reform and transparency.
A reader voices alarm at widespread drug activity in New Ellenton, criticizing police efforts and urging action. Another comment targets a neighbor upset about a Whiskey Road boat for sale, arguing the business district lacks patience for such complaints.
The speaker argues that food stamps can be traded for steaks and other items, claiming wide abuse in the state. They say they met a man who bought an EBT card from someone, illustrating alleged card resale and misuse.
Aiken Standard readers voice opposition to a developer’s plan to clear Houndslake for cookie cutter housing. Submit comments via TalkBack at 644-2384 or email editorial@aikenstandard.com. Names aren’t required and may be edited for space.
The Oct 16 article misstated the program's computer source. Computers were funded from 2000 grants by the Charles Schwab Foundation and BellSouth, with classroom space and hookups provided by USC Aiken. Additional donations came from private individuals, and USC Aiken apologized for the error.
Chad E. Williams, 21, of Aiken, initially accepted a plea deal that would yield at least 38 years for first degree armed robbery and murder in the 2007 death of 81-year-old Hubert Ellis. He altered his stance, insisting on a jury trial set to begin Monday, after expressing concern with the consecutive 30 year murder and 10 year robbery terms and the 85 percent minimum for the violent offense.
Three candidates in Aiken County District 8 race spoke at a GOP gathering in Aiken. Tammy Conner-Moore Chuck Leopold and Donna Moore Wesley seek to replace retiring member Dr. John Bradley in the nonpartisan contest. Wesley urged collaboration with community programs to boost student work ethic and career readiness. Leopold, a former state board of education member, offered his experience to raise graduation rates and make courses more meaningful. Conner-Moore, a physician, highlighted education’s purpose and the benefit of reading skills for student confidence.
Bob Conley, challenging U S Sen Lindsey Graham, attacked free trade agreements saying they erode U S sovereignty and drive reliance on countries like China. He urged an “America first” approach, proposed a fair tax to restore manufacturing jobs, and called for shale drilling and reform of the federal fleet. Conley, 43, a Marion Indiana native now in Myrtle Beach, backs bringing troops home, civil liberties, and border security.
The notice lists delivery rates for daily and Sunday editions, mail options, and discount inquiries. It provides contact details for publisher Scott B. Hunter, mailing address at 326 Rutland Drive, Aiken SC, and phone and email. It also notes Sunday Plus delivery dates for 2008 and rate information for out of city service.
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