Aiken residents urged to use 211 for crisis help
Editorial calls on Aiken residents to wake up to local needs. It argues that specialists are only in Augusta and cites 211 as a national and state funded resource for disaster information senior aid housing and unemployment support in the region. It promotes visiting www.211.org to learn more.
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North Side calls for a sidewalk system
Aiken Standard readers urge a sidewalk and bike path plan for the North Side near campus and the new Wal-Mart to improve safety for students and walkers. Call Talkback at 803 644 2384 or email editorial aikenstandard com with comments.
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Correction notice on Alan Wood spelling errors in folk tale feature
The Aiken Standard issues a correction for the April 1 folk tale reading article noting Alan Wood was misspelled. The paper invites readers to report factual errors by calling Mike Gibbons or Jeff Wallace or emailing editorial@aikenstandard.com.
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Spring Fling informs on sickle cell at Old Storm Branch Church
A Saturday program at Old Storm Branch Baptist Church educates on sickle cell anemia. Dr. W F Hickson outlines inheritance, trait testing, and preventive steps. Community members including Islam Temple 4 and Noble Robert Curry attend.
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Sunny stretch forecast for CSRA after Masters showers
The National Weather Service expects a period of sunny to mostly sunny days with highs in the 70s across the CSRA. Winds north northeast around 10 to 15 mph and warming temps near normal are forecast through Friday with a stretch of dry weather and little rain.
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Linder to keynote Georgia realtor forum on tax reform
Rep John Linder is the guest at a April 18 forum at the North Augusta Community Center from 1 to 2 p m sponsored by Augusta and North Augusta realtor boards and the North Augusta Chamber of Commerce The event aims to discuss tax reform business incentives and a fair tax with reservations encouraged at 279 2323
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Aiken Arts Event and Local Spring Activities Preview
The Aiken Performing Arts Academy stages Dancing with the Stars Aiken Style at the Aiken Conference Center on Bee Lane Thursday April 13 at 8 p.m. Proceeds benefit the charter school’s academic fund with six celebrities and local sponsors tickets at 50 dollars. Also listed are the 20th annual Beech Island Heritage Day on April 29 at Granville Plantation and Chi Eta Phi health fair at First Shiloh Baptist Church Windsor Spring Road Augusta plus Pilot Club spring luncheon and fashion show at First Presbyterian Church gymnasium in Aiken with tickets available.
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Aiken Steeplechase Association
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Beaufort Street
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Windsor Spring Road
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Quotes of the Week Highlight Local Voices and Oddities
A collection of quotes from public figures and locals covers sermons in Columbia, gulf coast relief efforts in Aiken, Key West lifestyle, prank calls about a lost dog, golf course opinions, single motherhood, redemption themes, a Passover seder, an emu at a shelter, and remarks by a former New Ellenton police chief.
Aiken Standard Offices and Delivery Details
The Aiken Standard lists office hours from 8 30 a m to 5 30 p m Monday through Friday and provides newsroom contacts for Local News Features and Sports. It details subscription rates EZ Pay options and delivery times with re delivery hours and carrier payment notes.
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City of Character April draws results and Powerball
City announces Saturday drawing results for Pick 3 and Pick 4 games with both midday and evening numbers. Powerball numbers shown include 35 and 35 Powerplay 3. Cash 3 and Cash 4 late numbers were not available at press time and will appear in Monday’s issue.
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