Editorial on abortion and animal killings sparks debate
Aiken Standard readers are urged to share thoughts via TalkBack calling 803-644-2384 or emailing editorial@aikenstandard.com. The piece contrasts outrage over a killed lion with daily abortion deaths and warns about teen phone use while driving, urging quicker driverless car adoption.
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Corrections: miscaptioned photos and photo credits noted
The Aiken Standard issues corrections for a Saturday page 3A catering story misidentifying photos and a page 9A caption misstating Marguerite Roosen as deceased. The paper apologizes and provides contact info for reporting errors while reasserting commitment to accurate reporting.
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WOWBUTTER Introduced in Aiken School Lunches
Aiken County School District replaces peanut butter with WOWBUTTER soy spread to reduce peanut allergies. Menu changes include whole grain pretzels with string cheese, fresh spinach salad with strawberries, broccoli, baked sweet potatoes, and chicken salad croissants. Meal prices stay the same for most students. reapplication for free or reduced meals is required by Sept 28.
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Habitat celebrates 100th home build with fundraiser
Habitat for Humanity of Aiken County marked its 100th home project with a community build fundraiser at the ReStore in Warrenville. Residents shopped, bid in a silent auction, and donated items to support Jennifer Pixley’s upcoming 100th house in Warren Ridge.
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Community Briefs Highlight Local Events In Aiken Area
The Red Cross hosts a blood drive August 25 at Aiken Technical College from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. A CSRA Parkinson Support Group meeting August 25 at St John Towers features Lindsay Penny Prizer on palliative care. Aiken Parks Dept offers a August 26 day trip to Hendersonville NC costing 70 dollars with a 6:45 a.m. departure. USC Aiken SBDC offers Federal Contracting 101 today at 10 a.m. for 35 dollars with registration details.
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