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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 2011
Page
3
A reader thanks a Walmart employee who assisted her and her husband during illness, praising the kindness and noting the helper knows who she is. The message expresses heartfelt appreciation to the unnamed staff member.
A writer urges residents to support pets by providing water and food while criticizing ongoing old conflicts. They defend staying in Aiken, welcome newcomers, and call for an end to historic disputes. The tone emphasizes personal responsibility and cohesion over lingering grievances.
Gov Haley addresses alleged failed drug tests at SRS, labeling contractor claims as unsubstantiated and stating the need for verification before public statements. The remarks come as scrutiny grows over the contractor's credibility and the governor's reliance on unverified reports.
A letter writer from Aiken argues against Yankee bashing in Talk-Back praising Northern and Southern ties. The author warns that Northerners support local businesses and real estate and expresses appreciation for a New York Yankee neighbor who moved South, urging unity.
A reader questions the inclusion of a mean spirited remark in TalkBack and asks the newspaper to consider removing the column. The letter urges readers to share opinions by hotline or email while noting comments may be edited and names may not be published.
The snippet lists a schedule and contact details for Aiken Standard staff including executive editor Tim O Briant, managing editor, sports editor Cam Huffman, and newsroom line. It provides a phone number 648 2311, fax 646 6052, and emails for several editors.
A 19 year old Aiken man Deangelo A Scott was arrested for strong arm robbery after 13 to 15 year old juveniles were mugged in the Millbrook Baptist Church parking lot near McDonald's on Whiskey Road. Police found a large amount of cash on Scott and identified a juvenile suspect.
A two day celebration across Hitchcock Woods grounds in Aiken invites the general public to education exhibits tours and demonstrations. Partners include Savannah River Ecology Laboratory USCA Ruth Patrick Science Education Center Palmetto Dog Club and more with dog agility during lunch. Open Saturday 10 a.m. entry via South Boundary Avenue gate.
An Aiken man was stopped for an expired license plate and jailed after police found he was driving with a suspended license. Investigators are probing a teenager’s claim of a Facebook threat and recovered a stolen purse from a shopping center lot. Public Safety also investigates a weekend Beams Road burglary in which copper wire was stolen.
Organizers host an Eve of Chocolate event Friday at 6 30 p m in St Angela Hall Aiken to precede the 23rd annual St Marys Chocolate Festival Tickets are 25 each sold at St Marys school or Church office VistaBank and Material Things Call 649 2071 for more information
The 20th annual Citizens for Nuclear Technology Awareness event features Southern Nuclear Operating Company CEO Stephen Kuczynski on October 3 at the USC Aiken Convocation Center. A cash bar opens at 6 p.m. with the lecture at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $50 and reservations can be made by calling 649-3456 or emailing cnta bellsouth.net.
Aiken Public Safety investigates a woman's accusation that a college classmate spiked her drink with a date rape drug at a family home. She says she felt sick after consuming pills she believed were aspirin and was assaulted before returning to her residence.
USC Aiken University Theatre stages Ossie Davis's 1961 play Purlie Victorius in October at Etherredge Center directed by Jack Benjamin. Moses Kirkland leads as Parlie with a diverse cast. A post show sociology discussion will follow opening night.
The production Purlie Victorius runs Thursday October 13 through Saturday October 15 at 7 30 p m with a Sunday matinee October 16 at 2 p m at Etherredge Center 471 University Parkway Tickets are 15 for adults 12 for seniors staff and faculty and 7 for students Call 641 3305 or visit web usca edu etherredge center index dot dot for details
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