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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 2007
Page
3
A reader insists Aiken is not a true Southern town, noting forty years of residence and arguing that the city has long been overrun by Northerners and horse people, challenging regional identity claims.
A note expresses gratitude to the person who found and surrendered keys at Target and to two women who attempted to assist. It mentions a polo player fined 5000 dollars and placed on probation for the year, with no further misconduct reported and the player learning from the mistake. The fine was donated to a local animal rights group.
Aiken Department of Public Safety and officers on duty checked an alarm while residents were away on vacation in Virginia. They proactively inspected the property, confirming everything was secure and calling to report the status. The writer expresses appreciation for the police effort.
Community member argues state child sexual assault rates reflect lax laws and consequences. They urge stricter penalties to reduce incidents, pressing for reforms in Aiken.
At the Mustang Classic awards, Aiken High School Band leaders the drum major and captains were the sole group to clap for every award. The audience praised their dignified conduct representing the school. Readers are invited to share comments for publication per standard policy.
AmbioPharm Inc celebrated a grand opening at the North Augusta Industrial Park with a 20 000 square foot refurbished lab. The company, led by Dr Bai, will manufacture peptide pharmaceuticals and aims to create about 50 new biotech jobs in three years while serving global customers and guiding FDA processes. Community leaders hailed the project as a catalyst for local growth and a return of productive industry.
The Byrd Elementary School project in Graniteville is delayed to February as R D Brown Company faces heat and utility relocation issues. Interim Superintendent Dr Gallman notes the extension, citing the need to relocate sound systems and computers. Millbrook Elementary gains a 10 classroom addition, due December.
Postmaster notice outlines dress changes and mail handling for Aiken Standard. Subcribers receive delivery on dates listed for 2007 including February through December. For more information, call 03-648-2311.
The Richland County Board of Zoning and Appeals approved a five month extension for Glass Concepts owner Brandon Reece to keep a storage shed at 1506 Whiskey Road while relocating the business. Neighbors raised concerns about the shed’s lattice screen and proximity to Moe's Southwest Grill.
The SRS Heritage Foundation will unveil the conceptual design for the future SRS Heritage Center at the Aiken Municipal Building this evening. A 5:30 to 7:30 wine and cheese reception precedes a 6 pm design unveiling. The not for profit group aims to preserve Savannah River Site history since the 1950s and educate local students with 2000 square feet each for classroom and conference use, plus exhibits, a gift shop and offices. Contact Walt Joseph at 648 5634 or Citizens for Nuclear Technology Awareness at 649 3456 for event details.
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