Law enforcement fund-raisers boost Special Olympics support
Aiken County Sheriff Michael Hunt and fellow officers join the Cops & Lobsters event to raise funds for athletes to attend Special Olympics. Volunteers from Aiken Public Safety and Wackenhut serve patrons during lunch and dinner shifts while Torch Run events plan six legs from North Augusta to Lexington and Columbia.
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Columbia
Karen Daily
Iraq War differs from Vietnam in method and stakes
A reader argues the Iraq conflict is not like Vietnam, noting different warfare styles and a claimed link between al Qaida and Saddam Hussein. The message contends action was necessary earlier, and that absence of WMD does not prove Saddam lacked them.
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Bush blamed for 9/11 debate and local prom pricing inquiry
Letters discuss assigning blame for the September 11 attacks and the Ridge Spring Monetta prom ticket price discrepancy. The writer recalls city council actions against a shopping center and laments traffic gridlock at noon.
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Southern etiquette clash over removing hats at meals
A reader argues removing hats while eating is proper courtesy and urges diners to take hats off in restaurants. The letter cites Southern roots and personal stance, inviting others to respond via phone or email to the Aiken Standard Talkback feature.
Aiken Standard Corrects Theater Plan Attribution
The Thursday Aiken Standard corrects that T and Z Associates are not named in the Laurens Street theater project. Zipper Robbins is identified as a spokesman for the group. The newspaper regrets the error.
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Exhibit charts life of Aiken horse trainer Buddy Raines
Extensive exhibit at the Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame recounts Buddy Raines life from humble beginnings to top trainer. It highlights his work from horse industry trainee to jockey and trainer, friendship with George Woolf, Preakness winner Greek Money in 1962, and his Coca-Cola horse trick. The exhibit opens Sunday at 1 30 p m with artifacts including his Stetson hat.
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County panel sets guiding formula for next round of project funds
The five of six members of the Commission approved using a two‑part formula based on population and point of sale to guide talc for capital projects. Some members favored adjustments for small towns while project merit may override the guide. The group sets April 28 deadline for submissions and resumes April 29. Everett Chandler named chair with J C Lexow noting contact.
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Aiken man charged after elderly woman robbed at home
Jimmy S. Wood 35 of 152 Vintage Vale Road Aiken was charged with first degree burglary assault and battery with intent to kill and armed robbery after entering through a bedroom window at an 82 year old Pipeline Road resident. The victim suffered cuts and bruises and was treated at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. Wood was captured six hours later at Shady Acres Mobile Home Park.
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