Ryberg praised for sincerity amid TalkBack slurs
A reader defends Sen. Ryberg as a sincere and honest man and urges complaints be directed to him for help, noting that slurs in TalkBack should stop and offering contact via phone and email for correspondence.
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Sen. Ryberg
Tattoos challenge stereotypes in college culture
A speaker argues that tattoos do not define character or criminal history and shares having three college degrees and over 20 tattoos to illustrate varied personal backgrounds.
Parking Opens After Rock Wall Release
With the new rock wall opened a parking area becomes visible to drivers in SUVs and vans. The improvement may guide motorists to park nearby and reduce congestion.
Sheriff Hunt Honored for Duty Amid Legal Pressure
The article extols Sheriff Hunt for upholding the law while opposing a lawsuit over his official actions. It frames the conflict as a test of constitutional duty and public accountability.
Community pride and neighborhood spirit in Aiken grows
Residents of Aiken embrace a strong sense of community and emphasize collective effort to promote neighborhood unity and improve local life.
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Aiken
Why buffet prices rise at night versus daytime
The price difference reflects higher demand and labor costs after dark. Buffets often raise evening rates to cover additional staffing, premium offerings, and busier crowds, while daytime hours attract lighter crowds and lower operating costs.
Community crime patterns prompt reader comments from Aiken Standard
Readers are urged to share observations on crime in Graniteville Beech Island and Oak Hill with tips via TalkBack hotline or email. Comments may be edited for space and content, and names will not be published.
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Graniteville
Beech Island
Oak Hill
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Aiken
Correction on Sunday bar closing times
The Aiken Standard corrects a previous report on private club Sunday closing hours. The accurate operating window is 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. on Sundays. The paper invites readers to report errors to editors via phone or email.
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Aiken
Be a Bunny drive gets 40 baskets from North Augusta Middle
North Augusta Middle School Beta Club and Student Council donated 40 Easter baskets for United Way of Aiken County Be a Bunny program surpassing the 35 basket goal. Baskets will aid seniors at the Aiken Council on Aging, Salvation Army, and area facilities. The effort involved multiple schools and volunteers with a nationwide reach. Candis Moyer of United Way praised the schools for generous participation.
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North Augusta Middle School
Nicole Freeman
Beta Club
Golden Harvest Food Bank
Molly
United Way of
Nicole
Candis Moyer
United Way
Council On Aging Facility
Salvation Army
North Augusta
Warrenville
Moyer
Oakwood- Windsor
Fast Aiken
Aiken
Gloverville
Belvedere Byrd
Hammond Hill
North Aiken
Mossy Creek
Kennedy
Schofield
A.L. Corbett
Midland Valley
Silver Bluff
South Aiken
Frazier
Rob Novit
Rnovit
North Augusta Middle
Tierra Jackson
Iesha Knight
Brianna Trowell
Sanford urged to accept stimulus funds for education relief
State officials say Governor Sanford should accept stabilization funds for education and law enforcement to avert job losses while lawmakers debate the use. The dispute centers on debt retirement claims and whether funds can be redirected, with districts facing looming budget decisions and teacher contracts.
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Sanford
S.C
Mark Sanford
Jim Rex
White House
S.C. General Assembly
Roland Smith
Warrenville
Aiken County
Rex
South Carolina
General Assembly
Clyburn
Riders shine at the 93rd Aiken Horse Show in Hitchcock Woods
Jane McDonald MacLeod and Casey Hodges aboard Tol Z known as Henry won the $1,000 Open Hunter Classic and placed first in another Open Hunter Over Fences division. Daybreak Farm’s Stephanie Von Bidder and The Senator won the Corey Family Trophy as 2008 Open Hunter Champion and Open Hunter Under Saddle.
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Aiken
Daybreak Farm
Stephanie von Bidder
Corey Family
von Bidder
Connecticut
Woods
Aiken Standard offers tips for readers to submit content
The notice encourages reader submissions and provides contact options including email at editorial aikenstandard.com and phone lines for the newsroom and managing editor. It lists office hours, staff names, and publishing details for The Aiken Standard established in 1867 with subscription rates and schedule notes.
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Sanford
Aiken Standard
Aiken
S.C
Aikenstandard
Newsroom
Michael Gibbons
Rutland Drive
Aikenstandard.com
Aiken Communications Inc
P.O
Aiken's April Virtue Theme and Friday Winning Numbers
The month of April features the virtue theme for Aiken with Friday draw results listed. Pick 3 Midday 1-3-2. Pick 4 Midday 3-6-4-7. Pick 3 Evening 5-3-9. Pick 4 Evening 5-8-9-2. Palmetto Cash 5 8-6-27-15-9 with Multiplier 2. Mega Match 6 draws 10-3-17-1-4-14. Cash 3 Midday 0-7. Cash 4 Midday 5-8-1-5. Cash 3 Evening 2-24. Cash 4 Evening 2-7-36. Fantasy 5 4-23-33-8-25. Mega Millions 39-22-16-38-48 with Mega Ball 42.
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Crawford
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Myers
Rougemont
N.C
Red Mountain Hounds
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Cabeerl
Tim O’briant
Tobriant
Eeeibbons
Uffman
Chuffman
Scott B. Hunter
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