Roof replacement advice and warning on scams
A reader warns about dishonest roofers and urges verifying references even when referred by trusted people. The note also calls on Aiken County Council and Sheriff to address litters of yard sale signs along highways and proposes fines for failing to remove them. The letter expresses appreciation for coverage of Pope John Paul II's death and recalls seeing him in 1987.
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Aiken Triple Crown Weekend Faces Change and Thanks
Leser voices disappointment that the Aiken Triple Crown weekend has shifted from a three day event to a shorter program. The writer also thanks the New Ellenton Fire Department and EMS for responding to a recent traffic accident affecting their family.
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New Ellenton
Moore Would Claim Republican's Vote
A reader declares support for Sen. Tommy Moore over Gov. Sanford citing education policy. He urges action on a county drug problem and invites tips via Talkback hotline or email to the Aiken Standard editorial desk.
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Mark Sanford
Tommy Moore
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Nepal trip inspires USC Aiken figure to view hope and potential
Dr. Niren Vyas, retired USC Aiken business chair, recalled a 2004 Fulbright stint in Nepal during an International at Noon talk. He highlighted Nepal's poverty, bright students, and entrepreneurial and hydroelectric potential while noting political instability under a power-leaning king and a Maoist insurgency.
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Rob Novit
Movit
Aikenstandard
Masters Week Brings Surge Of Golf To Area Courses
Local clubs report peak activity during Masters week with players from Flint Michigan to Evans Georgia visiting Midland Valley Cedar Creek and Houndslake while Aiken Golf Clubניה sees seniors relocating and pro shops enjoy strong sales. Club pros note fewer corporate tee times and a shift toward individual players as crowds swell through Masters week.
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Russ Soles
Flint
Mich
Ed Gilmore
Midland Valley Country Club
Soles
Gilmore
Aiken
Alvin Johnson
Ed Williams
Evans, Ga
Augusta
Johnson
Brooks Blackburn
Midland Valley
Blackburn
Aiken Golf Club
Lorraine Morgan
Mike Hoffstatter
Cedar Creek
Hoffstatter
Japan
Australia
Randy Few
Houndslake Country Club
Wagener redesign cuts cost and space for county building
Wagener's Sistine Gunter Courtney project is downsized after bids exceeded budget by 300000. The plan reduces by over 1000 square feet, removes a Golden Harvest space, and eliminates unused corridors. New design shifts to Lee Nichols Clark Patterson firm with four local bidders expected.
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Wagener
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Rawls
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Aiken Coun
Fresh Market Planned for Park Avenue in Aiken
Davor Sklizovic and son Luka plan Davor's Fresh Market at 227 Park Ave featuring European bread organic meats and locally grown produce. Partners with local farmers will supply peaches quail venison bison and other items plus a bakery jam kitchen and smokehouse. Open by year end in an 8000 square foot two floor store near the courthouse.
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Park Ave
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Luka
Davor’s
Park Avenue
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