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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 2013
Page
3
A reader criticizes Obama on racial matters and compares Dr. King, questions a purse theft item, and condemns a reckless driving incident near Pine Log Road. The Hopelands Summer Concert Series closing performance by the Aiken Concert Band is praised, with thanks to the band and Parks and Recreation for community entertainment.
A reader reports being charged more at a cleaner than the sign advertised and notes her family has no insurance co payments. She adds her wife carries two cell phones and argues co-pays are not universal.
The United States has seen significant gains in minority participation with both a minority in the White House and a minority represented in state legislatures, reflecting broad political changes and increased inclusion.
A USC alumnus complains about overgrown sidewalks on Highway 19 entering downtown Aiken and questions the purpose of the project. The letter also urges more balanced coverage of the football team and invites reader comments via TalkBack.
Gov. Nikki Haley sought a disaster declaration Aug. 19 for 36 primary disaster counties and 10 contiguous counties including Aiken to aid crop damage from rain and floods. Farmers with at least 30 percent loss can borrow up to 90 percent of that loss with eight months to apply. Local FSA notes wheat, corn and cotton damaged as Midlands sees wettest summer since 2003.
A coin show by the Stephen James CSRA Coin Club runs Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the H Odell Weeks Activities Center 1700 Whiskey Road free admission. Dealers from South Carolina Georgia and North Carolina will offer ancient Greek and Roman to modern coins plus tokens currency medals and supplies. First 50 children receive a free coin. public welcome with educational programs and appraisals available.
The Aiken SPCA will open a 7,000 square foot thrift store in Mitchell Shopping Center off Whiskey Road. This fourth shop joins locations on Richland Avenue in Aiken North Augusta and Edgefield. Proceeds fund animal care and services while inviting residents to donate and volunteers to join.
The Aiken SPCA thrift store opens at 1557 Whiskey Road in the Mitchell Shopping Center with hours 10 am to 6 pm, Monday through Saturday. Donations can be picked up by calling 803 648 6863. pets and occasional adoption events will occur at the new site.
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