City debates Costco and Sam's while fearing big box loss
Aiken residents discuss bringing a Costco with $17 an hour full time jobs and health benefits, and a tax giveaway for a second Costco in the city and county. They urge cost savings for teens, criticize Talladega Nights, and note local police speeding tickets on White Pond Road with a TalkBack hotline and editor email for concise letters.
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Correction for Aiken baseball team name submissions address
The information graphic in Thursday article listed an incorrect website address for submissions. The correct site is wwwaikenbaseball.com. Readers with errors should report to Cat Mike Gibbons or Jeff Wallace, or email editorial at aikenstandard.com for corrections.
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New barbecue joint to open Monday in Aiken
Star opens Monday at 1860 Richland Ave W offering Texas style barbecue with beef brisket pulled pork ribs and chicken along with sides desserts and banana pudding. Owners Russell and Jennifer Richard son from New Jersey aim for slow smoked flavors and unique ketchup based sauce.
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Automotive Day at Aiken Center Highlights Career Tech Skills
Valerie Wilkerson and about 40 teachers joined Automotive Day at the Aiken County Career and Technology Center. Jeff Kaney noted that pathways at Aiken High and Ridge Spring Monetta High schools provide practical training, with dealers promising entry level work and potential certification paths.
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Aiken Standard mailing details and delivery dates
Data includes contact address for the Aiken online paper and a list of upcoming Sunday Post delivery dates. Readers are advised to send address changes to the Aiken Standard, PO Box 455, 29802. Possible dates include Jan 16, Feb 14, Mar 1, Apr 3 8, Apr 14, May 10.
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August Benevolence Amende Trait Lottery Result
August Benevolence draws show Thursday picks for Pick 3 Midday 6 6 8 and Pick 4 Midday 8 6 5 3. Evening results include Pick 3 4 8 6 and Pick 4 0 8 8 3.
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Third chlorine workshop to be held Saturday
The third forum in a series of workshops on emergency preparedness and chlorine's environmental impact will be at Christian Heritage Church in Graniteville from 8:30 am to 1 pm. South Carolina State Rep Harold Mitchell will keynote. Dr Eric Svendsen from DHEC will discuss health screenings and findings from the chlorine spill.
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Two armed men rob Sonic Drive-In on Richland Ave
Late Wednesday Aiken Public Safety hunted two masked black men armed with handguns who robbed the Sonic Drive-In at 1230 Richland Ave between 9:30 and 9:45 pm. Detec tive Marty Sawyer said the suspects fled in a vehicle. both are described as over six feet tall and wearing dark clothing and bandanas.
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