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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 2011
Page
3
The reader condemns a Friday TalkBack piece as appalling and offensive saying no devil is cute and predicting events for 2012 is beyond human knowledge. The letter argues such content misleads readers and mocks faith perspectives.
A speaker compares Aiken to North Augusta blaming traffic patterns and shopping access. They express preference for North Augusta due to easier travel and more convenient shopping, and vent about crime and broader political concerns. The tone is informal and opinionated.
A bicyclist lam expresses growing irritation with fellow cyclists on the highway amid tense commuter conditions.
Residents recall Irene as a major rain event marred by poor local planning and political/media hype aimed at attracting aid to already blighted areas.
Readers urged to comment on Obama addressing Bush era economic issues. Call or email the Aiken Standard to share brief messages. names not required and posts may be edited for space.
USC Aiken presents Songwriters Come Home Concert Saturday at 7 30 p m in the Etherredge Center as part of the yearlong 50th anniversary celebration. Tickets are 40 dollars and available at the Etherredge Center Box Office or by calling 641 3305.
The note lists newsroom hours 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at 326 Rutland Dive with phone 648-2311 and fax 648-6052. It names Tim O Briant executive editor and TM Michael Gibbons sports editor with contact lines, and provides general newsroom line 644-2401. It also includes lottery numbers for Pick 3 Evening 1-6-8 Pick 4 Evening 4-7-7-5 Palmetto Cash 5 1-4-16-21-35 Power-Up 2.
Anna Faison of Aiken has earned UNC’s Thomas Wolfe Scholarship a four year full ride for poets. The 18 year old and Governor’s School for the Arts graduate placed first in a Patricia Grodd Poetry Contest and has work in Kenyon Review and other publications. UNC professor Marianne Gingher praised Faison’s strong prose and poetry, noting her poise and devotion to writing.
The poem Han reflects on a mother’s brave move and loss felt across continents. Anna Faison discusses influences from Melissa Allgood to David Mohoulides, Governor’s School experiences, and her mission to write as self inquiry. She aims to serve others through art and mentorship.
Aiken County residents reported numerous incidents including a pried sliding door theft of a 40 inch TV on Hancock Road, assaults at Oak Street and Whiskey Road, and several break ins. Items stolen or damaged include a Samsung TV, a My Touch 4G phone, a 2010 red Peace moped, jewelry from Westmont Drive and Cary Drive yards, and a teddy bear charm among others. A suspect note alleging sexual favors was left at two residences, and a man fired at intruders after hearing threats.
A white Ford F150 ran a red light on York Street near Crosland Park, colliding with a gold Honda Pilot SUV and tipping it on its side. Two female occupants and the male F150 passenger were injured. the driver faces a disregarding a traffic signal charge.
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