Religious freedom bills spark calls for secular protections
Readers debate religious freedom laws and secularism, arguing against religious-belief based discrimination and urging stronger limits. The letter discusses handicapped parking, grocery delivery, energy waste issues, and a juvenile with threats, ending with a call to comment via the Aiken Standard TalkBack line.
New police station opens in Williston
Williston opens a new police station at 12710 Main St after renovations of an old SCE&G office. Mayor Tommy Rivers and Chief Rodney Pruitt praise the facility with rooms for animal control, road officers, a squad room and training area. Mayor Jason Stapleton notes stronger community presence as officers settle in and engage residents. Opened with ribbon cutting and a tour, the project reflects years of effort and plans for growth.
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Boots & Bows opens in former Palmetto Cakes spot
Aiken entrepreneur Rachel Templeton opened Boots & Bows at 601 Silver Bluff Road Suite 12 last month. The shop offers boots jewelry women and men clothing T shirts baby clothes hair bows and homemade designs with monogramming planned for May or June. Open Wednesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. Call 803 226 0008 for more information.
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Express Admission Days at Aiken Tech for prospective students
Aiken Technical College will hold two daylong Express Admission events on April 16 and 30 to complete enrollment steps. Sessions run 9, 11, and 1 with admissions, placement testing, financial aid, advising, and course registration. Dr. Vinson Burdette says the visits let students finish most enrollment steps in person. Faculty and staff will assist attendees.
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Express Admission Days at Aiken Technical College
Aiken Technical College in Graniteville hosts Express Admission Days with sessions at 9 am 11 am and 1 pm on April 16 and 30. The event offers interactive open enrollment, career counseling, and on‑site schedule and student ID issuance. RSVP required and a free online application must be completed. Call 803-508-7246 for RSVP and 803-508-7263 for information.
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