Readers sound off on taxes roads and cats in Aiken editorial
A reader letter format urges more work on welfare and self reliance while calling for immediate funding to repave Pine Log Road. Other topics include loaning a magnifying glass for tiny print, a break in at New Ellenton, feral cat fixes, and traffic hazards on Richland Avenue. The caller invites TalkBack messages to 803-644-2384 or editorial@aikenstandard.com.
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Correction notice for Naval JROTC cadet name at South Aiken High
The Aiken Standard apologizes for publishing the incorrect name of cadet Brittney Black in Tuesday's 3A edition about South Aiken High School's Naval Junior ROTC program. The paper commits to accuracy and invites readers to report factual errors via Melissa Hanna at 803-644-2364 or editorial email.
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Aiken County Board of Education eyes sales tax ballot questions
The board will finalize two ballot questions for November: a penny sales tax over 10 years raising about 125 million for new and improved facilities with tax relief provisions, and a general obligation bond option tied to the sales tax.
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Bentley's Antiques opens in downtown Aiken with a personal touch
Robert and Brenda Bentley describe Bentley's Antiques at 133 Laurens St. N.W. as a longtime dream turned storefront. They relocated from Texas to Aiken, offering 1700s silver and porcelain, oil paintings, furniture and pottery alongside affordable pieces. The shop is open Tue Sat 10 am to 5 pm, built on their passion for conversation, stories, and past treasures.
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Aiken area youth workshops and summer events schedule
The Aiken Community Playhouse Youth Wing hosts its first workshop this Saturday with fourth through seventh graders at 11 am and eighth through 12th graders at 1 pm. The season features You're a Good Man Charlie Brown and MAME. Broadway Boot Camp and company auditions run mid-August. Fort Gordon Band performs at Hopelands Gardens Monday at 7 pm. Dinner and Oldies Dance at Cedar Creek Golf Club on Tuesday features Beverly Burke’s dinner and Bobby Hydrick music, fundraiser for City of Aiken Amateur Golf Championship set for Sept 6-7. Ridge Spring Monetta Elementary and Middle/High hold back to school registrations across several days. For details email swanderso63 gmail.com and call listed numbers.
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Executive Editor Melissa Hanna Named at Aiken Standard
Melissa Hanna has been named executive editor at the Aiken Standard, directing newsroom operations and editorial direction while guiding coverage across local government, education, and community events.
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