Readers Debate Taxes Roads and Parties in South Carolina
Editorial letters criticize federal and state plans to fund road repairs and argue over political blame. respondents dissect Social Security, Electoral College, Tea Party influence, and district representation while noting Woodside roads are privately maintained by a homeowners association.
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Correction notice fixes Save the Gaston Barn Dance date
The Aiken Standard corrects the event date to October 15 for the Save the Gaston Barn Dance. Readers may call TalkBack at 803 644 2384 or email editorial@aikenstandard.com with brief comments. Names are not required and may not be published.
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Local News Contact Details at 926 Butland Drive
The office lists 926 Butland Drive hours 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday with phone 648-2311 and fax 648-6052. Tim O Briant is executive editor and rian Michael Gibbons can be reached at 644-2581.
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Older cars still top theft targets in South Carolina
The NCIB report shows the 1993 Honda Accord as the most stolen model in SC, followed by a 1998 Ford F150 and a 1999 Chevrolet full size pickup. In Aiken, older cars and motorcycles are targeted for parts or scrap, with thieves often stealing junk cars for metal recycling. Statewide auto theft declined 7.2 percent in 2010, with Myrtle Beach reporting the highest rate in the state.
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National Crime Insurance Bureau
Aiken
David Turno
Glover
FBI
NCIB
Myrtle Beach
Vehicles stolen most often in South Carolina in 2010
The article lists cars reported stolen most in 2010 in South Carolina and offers theft prevention tips. It notes thieves target cars when owners are away, and discusses legal risks for recyclers and handlers who take possession of a stolen vehicle.
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Glover
ACTS Marks 25 Years of Community Service in Aiken
Area Churches Together Serving ACTS observes its 25th anniversary with a rededication ceremony at 10 a.m. across from its Park Avenue office. The group has long provided food clothing heaters and financial aid through a broad coalition of 66 churches and local partners.
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ACTS
Park Ave. S. W
Shante Blocker
Blocker
Acts Resale
Bill Johnston
First Presbyterian Church
Acts Board
Beth Barkhall
Vicki Bukovitz
Aiken
Fred Cavanaugh
Bukovitz
Dennis Troy
Troy
Amy Daugherty
Aiken High
Daugherty
Academy exhibit highlights Lifelong Learning decade
The Academy for Lifelong Learning opened a ten year retrospective display at the Aiken County Public Library on the second floor. The exhibit runs through August 31 with a centerpiece information board and samples from nine course categories. Publicity chair LaVerne Speca and president Dick Baxter praised the exhibit as colorful and informative for mature adults with flexible daytime hours.
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Aiken County
Ema Arkin
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Academy
Dick Baxter
Suzanne Stone
Aiken County Public Library
Lottery Draw Summary for Midday and Evening Picks
The report lists Midday Pick 4 numbers 5 3 7 0 and Pick 3 Evening 1 6 9 with Pick 4 Ev 7- -4-1 and Palmetto Con 5 7 8 13 30 37 plus Power-Up 2.
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