Aiken School Bond Critique of Fees and Maintenance
A reader argues against the school bond citing high legal and financial fees paid to lawyers bankers and brokers. They urge a breakdown of fees and beneficiaries and call for life cycle cost analysis before taxpayer decisions. The letter also condemns routine maintenance delays and political rhetoric.
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Checkers Menu and Traffic Light Confusion Mentioned
A casual note praises Checkers in Aiken for fries and burgers. It questions why the DOT mishandled traffic light control at Banks Mill and Pine Log roads during the Steeplechase, then mentions tax refunds for getting a job.
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Banks Mill
Pine Log Roads
Readers urged to give felons a chance commentary
Citizens urged to support reintegration and tax economy benefits. Call TalkBack at (803) 644-2384 or email editorial aikenstandard.com with brief messages. Names not required and will not be published. editors may edit for space and content.
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East Aiken kindergartners stage Garden of Oz creativity show
East Aiken Elementary School kindergarten students presented The Garden of Oz written by Kathy Linton using Wizard of Oz music to demonstrate creativity with a focus on good character. The show featured Linton as the wicked witch and included a water bottle melt scene illustrating self control. Ten-year plan and two rehearsals noted. grandmothers and families attended as fifth graders hosted.
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Kathy Linton
Linton
Matthew Abernethy
Christin Abernethy
Paula Cox
Christin
Two men charged in Aiken drug probe
Aiken County deputies arrested Robert Huff 46 and Andrew Brinson 68 on charges including distribution of marijuana and cocaine. A search of Huff’s 204 Hudson Road home yielded cocaine marijuana and cash. Both men are jailed at the Aiken County detention center.
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Dave Myers
Myers
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Adopter expands awareness for nurse mare foals in South Carolina
Aiken resident Michelle Kitchings Scott adopted two nurse mare foals from a York facility with help from Dream Equine Therapy Center founder Terri Stemper. The chestnut Tinsley born March 15 and the dark bay Dallas born March 1 now adjust at Scott’s home with veterinary aid from Charlie Timmerman Charles Groover and Adam Eichleberger. Community support grew through posters and donations as Dream Equine Center remains at capacity and seeks more awareness and adopters.
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Terri Stemper
Aiken
Michelle Kitchings Scott
York
Scott
Dream Equiney Center
Charlie Timmerman
Charles Groover
Adam Eichleberger
Southern Equine Service
Meghan Timmerman
Lauren
Julie
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Ben Baugh
Michelle Kitchings
Hunter
Three Runs Plantation
Contact Information for Aiken Standard Newsroom and Submissions
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