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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 2011
Page
3
Citizens question the citys stance on using Aiken County assessments for taxes while accusing the county of faulty policy and political inability to protect residents. The letter urges accountability and questions prior election choices to prevent repeating the mistake.
A reader blasts Talk Back commentary claiming Obama promotes democracy in Libya and Egypt while warning of Muslim Brotherhood and al Qaida gains. The writer recalls Obama saying the US has no right to intervene in other nations and notes calls for Egyptian Libyan and Syrian leaders to step down.
A public figure asks for space to govern without constant scrutiny or harassment. The statement emphasizes patience and focus on duties over personal pressure, urging supporters and critics to respect the office.
The newspaper invites reader feedback through the TalkBack line at 803 644 2384 or editorial aikenstandard.com. Names are optional and will not be published, and comments may be edited for space and content.
The Friday September 2 edition misstated the anniversary date. The South Aiken Church of God will hold its 10th anniversary services on September 11 at 10 a.m. Local police officers and firefighters will be honored during the event. Readers can report errors to Mike Gibbons at 644-2381 or editorial@aikenstandard.com.
The Aiken Standard lists contact details for staff including Executive Editor Tim O Briant and Newsroom line for general inquiries. It provides phone numbers, a fax number, and email addresses for editorial, sports, and staff roles.
High school students in the CSRA can meet recruiters from more than 140 colleges at CSRA College Night in Augusta's James Brown Arena. The event runs Thursday from 5 to 8 30 p m and offers scholarships totaling about 17000 dollars. Guidance counselors from Aiken High and Silver Bluff praise the chance to talk with college reps and register for scholarships.
Neal promotes CSRA College Night to Silver Bluff seniors as a Thursday event at James Brown Arena from 5 to 8 30 p m offering access to about 60 colleges. The next day Silver Bluff hosts its own college fair at 1 15 p m with about 150 seniors encouraged to attend both events for wider options.
The ninth annual Mended Hearts golf fundraiser in Aiken will raise money for cardiac programs at USCA and ARMC. The $60 event on Sept 19 at The Reserve Club includes four player Captain's Choice, with registration due Sept 14. Proceeds support cardiac rehab, nursing, and patient support resources.
The Mended Hearts ninth annual golf tournament fundraiser will be held September 19 at 9am at The Reserve Club at Woodside Plantation located 3000 Reserve Club Drive. Entry costs 60 dollars per golfer. For more information call 649 2393 or 648 5123, or write P O Box 976 Aiken SC 29802.
USC Aiken presents Songwriters Come Home on Sept 10 at 7 30 p.m. in the Etherredge Center as part of its 50th anniversary kickoff. Tickets cost 40 dollars and are available at the Etherredge Center Box Office or by calling 641 3305.
Warrenville resident Michael Franklin, 26, was jailed on armed robbery charges after allegedly pointing a rifle at an acquaintance in late May and demanding money. The victim talked him out of shooting and he fled before being arrested.
Aiken Public Safety investigates unlawful charges on a company credit card tied to Shellhouse Funeral Home owner Robert Shellhouse. Police report unauthorized online purchases at Nordstrom and other retailers. card declined after an alert. Case remains under investigation.
A pressure washer was stolen from Ridgeland Drive in North Augusta. A vehicle and several items were taken from a West Five Notch Road residence in North Augusta earlier this week. An Aiken woman reports phone line and billing confusion with the City of Aiken. An Aiken man faces charges after alleged robbery, with further charges expected. Break-ins occurred at Mossback Circle and Fabian Drive in Aiken with a gaming system and a purse stolen. A theft on Whiskey Road involved a purse theft and shattered window.
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