Aiken Standard Talkback: criticizes tax policy and local government
Readers criticize Senator Lindsey Graham for voting to end Bush tax cuts and supporting an Internet sales tax while praising rivals. They urge voting him out on June 10. Debates on storm debris pickup, traffic speeds, and the new Aiken County Government Center are included along with calls to contact the TalkBack line.
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Corrections From Aiken Standard Address Several Errors
The Aiken Standard notes corrections for recent editions. A corrected notice lists changes to events including a theater trip to see To Kill A Mockingbird on Saturday April 26 and a May 10 date for the Paws for Cancer Walk. Readers are asked to report factual errors to Melissa Hanna.
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Armed robbery probe in Wagener at B and B Loans
A Wagener armed robbery at B and B Loans on Railroad Street occurred just after 1 p.m. Two men entered the business and stole personal cash from the clerk. Deputies detained three people after a traffic stop along Highway 302. no charges have been filed yet as investigators from the Aiken County Sheriff's Office pursue the case.
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Leadership Group forms to boost student leaders at South Aiken High
About 25 students from ninth through 12th grade joined the new campus Leadership Group led by Megan Scholer and Naval Junior ROTC Cmdr Larry Laughlin. The program, inspired by Principal Bryan Skipper, uses Dr. David Vik’s books to teach organizational culture change and aims to unite peers and empower leadership beyond classwork.
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Annual Hopelands 40th concert season opens May 5
The City of Aiken begins its 40th Hopelands Gardens Summer Concert Series on May 5 with the Aiken Concert Band. The free Monday series runs through August at Hopelands Gardens, 7 p.m. start, with lawn chairs optional and picnics allowed, but no alcohol. Public parking and a shuttle service are noted, with rain plan to move indoors if needed.
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Hopelands Concert Series 2014 Schedule Highlights
The Hopelands concerts run May to August with varied sponsors and acts. Notable performances include Aiken Concert Band presented by Security Federal multiple dates, the James Brown Band sponsored by Cumberland Village, and the Fort Gordon Concert Band with Hearing Associates of S.C. All shows start at 7 p.m. unless noted, with a 6:30 p.m. kickoff for the Aug. 25 event.
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Aiken seeks sponsors for city music performances
Local officials urge sponsors for upcoming city music events in Aiken. Details for involvement include a phone line 803-642-7650 and email to Hope lands Rye Patch cityofaik ense.gov, plus a general information contact 803-642-7631 and a Facebook page for Experience Aiken. Maayan Schechter is cited as the local government reporter.
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