Record on religious displays in Washington DC misinterprets tablets
A reader insists the two tablets symbolize the first ten amendments, not the Ten Commandments, noting doors at the Supreme Court lack the commandments and that other figures appear with blank tablets. The letter responds to Obama TalkBack comments and expresses dissatisfaction with Obama in the White House and on The View.
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Atheist Group Warns Christians as Christian Groups Push Back
The text notes friction between atheist agnostic groups and Christian activists, highlighting a church suing a city over bell ringing excluded by noise rules while ice cream trucks are exempt. It mentions Pat Robertson on birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants and partisan fights over church state separation, framing it as an agenda issue and secular nation debate.
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Aiken Standard Welcomes New Reporters Amy Banton and Teddy Kumala
Readers praise the new summer interns Amy Banton and Teddy Kumala for fresh perspectives on Aiken and surrounding areas. The note thanks the paper and invites comments via TalkBack or email, noting reader names won’t be published and edits may occur.
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Richland Avenue Gets Fresh Surfacing in Aiken
The South Carolina Department of Transportation begins ARRA funded resurfacing on Richland Avenue in downtown Aiken. Five lanes from Valley Drive to Vaucluse Road plus northbound lanes and crossovers to York Street are being upgraded with completion targeted for August 31. Lanes and parking areas will be closed during work and efforts will limit public disruption. More city street projects and signal work on Whiskey Road are planned through November.
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Church career showcase offers local students career options
At Friendship Baptist Church a career and education showcase drew Daniel Marks and his son to meet professionals from public safety social services cosmetology education engineering banking and more The event featured breakout sessions and real people in various fields to help students like Daniel plan a future major and career paths with guidance from mentors and parents Community members praised the event for linking schooling to real work opportunities and supporting youth during economic challenges.
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Aiken Standard contact and subscription details
Publisher and staff contacts listed for The Aiken Standard with emails and phone numbers. Rates and delivery options shown, including Sunday plus schedule and special dates for 2010.
Aiken City and County Council Meetings Set Aug 9 10
The Aiken City Council holds a Work Session at 6 30 p m and a Regular Meeting at 7 p m Aug 9 at the County Complex with old and new business including deeds for Gatewood Apartments water lines and detention pond plus an FAA grant. Aiken County plans a special meeting Aug 10 at 6 p m at 736 Richland Ave to discuss a proposed county sales tax referendum and related actions.
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