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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 2011
Page
3
A reader letter argues that Troy Davis was executed because of his race. The writer contends that if Davis had been white authorities would have pursued alternate suspects and not carried out the death sentence.
Residents request removal of a long standing steel plate at the Laurens Street and Richland Avenue intersection. They cite tire damage and danger to motorcycles and pedestrians urging city action to eliminate the hazard.
Aiken residents plea to relocate Aiken’s Makin’ events to the H. Odell Weeks Activities Center to avoid long walks and heat. They argue the Weeks Center offers indoor space and ample parking at Millbrook and Weeks Center, claiming thousands of attendees could fit.
A Sunday Aiken Standard front page features a largely nude calendar image with a runner. Readers react with disapproval, citing it as inappropriate and a stumbling block for community standards. No names are provided in the readable portion.
A reader questions county funding and SPCA support amid reports the county shelter euthanizes hundreds weekly while noting a $10,000 grant to the Aiken SPCA. They ask why donations go to the SPCA and why stray county-found animals aren’t taken there. They warn of dangerous rhetoric about critics as “snakes” and urge action.
Over eight months rock crab clusters sell for 3.99 a pound while snow crab clusters rise to 8.99 a pound. Prices doubled for snow crabs and rock crabs are described as out of control with few buyers besides restaurants. Call TalkBack at 803 644 2384 or email editorial aikenstandard.com to comment.
Michael Gibbons listed as Managing Editor with contact numbers including 244 9404 pewr cop and Sports Editor 644 2396 chaftman no, outlining newsroom staff roles and lines.
The Aiken City Council unanimously advanced up to 155000 for an all accessible playground to be built near the Aiken County Public Library replacing the current unit. The project includes benches shelters and a walkway with a threefold size increase and a wheelchair friendly surface. Installment is planned for fall with completion hoped by year end.
Uyen Griffis, named Aiken County School District Teacher of the Year, received two indoor and outdoor parades at Hammond Hill Elementary. Principal Janet Vaughan praised Griffis for her dedication, noting her prior service at Clearwater Elementary and her two half day special education classes. Griffis said change can be good and expressed gratitude for support from staff and family.
A handgun was found in a local hotel room over the weekend along with a gun holster and ammunition. A 22 year old Aiken man faced shoplifting and contributing to the delinquency of a minor after security caught him and a juvenile stealing from Walmart. The juvenile was charged with shoplifting. Items valued at 104 dollars were targeted. Aiken woman arrested for stealing clothes valued at 300 dollars from Goodwill. An officer detained the suspect within 10 minutes of the alleged shoplifting during a traffic stop.
A theft at Hobby Lobby on Whiskey Road led to unauthorized charges over 5000 dollars at Target Dillard's Belk and Walmart within two hours. Police say the victim reported the misuse after contacting card companies. Security video is being reviewed and Aiken Public Safety investigators handle the case.
Palmetto Cash 5 numbers 5 11 13 16 20. Power-Up 2. Decades of Dollars: 4 7 10 11 36 44. Pick 3 Midday 83 ppt and 6 1 5 9. Pick 4 Evening 1 2 7 9.
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