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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 2009
Page
3
Officials call for a burn ban after several area fires prompted the fire department to devote an entire day to containment. Fire crews warn that outdoor burning remains hazardous and could trigger further blazes.
Comment sparks controversy as the Republican Party uses the incident to fundraise. Attendees number about 250 at the Aiken gathering where critics question the rally's tone and the accuracy of attributing blame for Katrina and Bush actions.
A reader questions President Obama and argues that his campaign promise about taxes for households under 250000 dollars was misleading. The comment asserts the pledge related to tax policy and alleges deception by the candidate.
A reader thanks the woman who paid for their Hardee's meal and urges others to share similar acts of kindness. The note invites comments via the Talk Back hotline or email, and preserves reader anonymity while allowing brief input.
The Aiken Standard corrects a Sept 28 story noting Savannah River Nuclear Solutions facing an ethics investigation. The investigation centers on Cynthia Anderson. The Then & Now feature should date the old photo to 1940.
Investigators linked Michael Wilcox 27 of Asheville Thomas L. Kelly 34 of Augusta and Marcus Bass 24 of Warrenville to a check washing scheme. Wilcox was charged with forgery and fraudulent license after Walmart purchase. All were arrested and detained as police investigate the thefts and related card purchases.
A tractor trailer became hung up at the railroad crossing of Langley Pond Road and Carline Road. Officials called Norfolk Southern to delay an oncoming train while crews diverted traffic and cleared the tracks. No injuries or property damage were reported.
A Monday afternoon crash blocked the intersection of Wire Road and the Highway 118 bypass for hours. Traffic was diverted and injuries were reported, according to the S.C. Highway Patrol. Further blotter and booking details plus police scanner audio are available at the Aiken Standard site.
The Center for African American History Art and Culture begins monthly Lunch and Learn sessions at Security Federal Bank to discuss the York Street cultural center plans. Rev. Douglas Slaughter says the center could open by summer 2012, featuring interactive exhibits and spaces for festivals conferences weddings and workshops.
Readers are invited to submit materials by email to editorial at aikenstandard.com or by phone to the newsroom at 644-2401. Managing Editor Michael Gibbons can be reached at 644-2381 for more information.
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