Viewer critiques Fox News on Trayvon Martin coverage
A reader criticizes Fox News for not mentioning Trayvon Martin in Sanford while noting CNN covered the incident twice in the morning. The letter urges balanced reporting and calls for updated images of Trayvon Martin beside George Zimmerman.
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Questioning Social Security tax and state income tax rules
The writer questions why some states do not tax Social Security and speculates about leaving Social Security tax obligations. They suggest relocating residence, then consider withholding taxes until government reforms occur and criticize federal spending on a president’s family trip to Mexico. They propose redirecting funds to local schools.
Health insurance warning for Obamacare critics
A speaker urges Obamacare critics to stay healthy, noting that long illness may lead insurers to cancel policies and leave the insured with no one to blame but themselves. The quip frames policy opposition as risky for personal coverage.
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Rutland Drive Office Hours and Contact Details
Office hours run 2 30 a.m. to 5 30 p.m. Monday through Friday at 326 Rutland Drive. Telephone number 648 2311 and fax 648 6052. Additional information at aikenstandard.com.
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All County Orchestra Receives Standing Ovation in Aiken Festival
The All-County Senior Orchestra of Aiken County drew a standing ovation after a USC Aiken festival performance. About 200 middle and high school students from Aiken and Midland Valley participated, with beginner, middle, and senior groups performing under guest conductors and clinicians.
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Part-Time Teacher of the Year Nominee Joins Adult Education
Jenni fer Jeancake, a Leavelle McCampbell Middle School retiree of 28 years, was named South Carolina Part-Time Teacher of the Year by the SC Association of Adult and Community Education. She now teaches GED mornings at Byrd Learning Center and English for inmates at the Lower Savannah Pre-Release Center, aiding reentry and job chances.
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Aiken Standard Home Delivery Guide Update
The notice explains delivery times for the Aiken Standard with weekday and weekend targets and contact numbers for newsroom tips, re-delivery, and account credit. It notes variations for county subscribers and outlines cancellation questions and re-delivery windows.
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Military Officers Association to Meet in Newberry Hall
Aiken Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America will convene on Wednesday April 12 at Newberry Hall. The program begins 6 30 p m with dinner at 7 15 p m guest speaker Captain John C Post USN former director of Cyber Warfare under the deputy chief of Naval Operations for Information Dominance. Call 226 9017 or email dkfblkmtn earthlink net by 6 p m Friday to confirm reservations.
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Character Aiken April Lottery Draw Report
The City of Aiken lists April lottery results with multiple games. Key draws include Cash 3 Madday 852, Cash 4 Midday 5 5 1 6, Five Midday 2 2 5 4 3, Cash 4 Evening 329, Five Evening 1 6 3 7 4, Fantasy 5 36 14 4 11 0, late numbers 6 4 3 0, and Win For Life 06 12 13 23 36 40 with Free Bail 22.
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