Community voices mix religion faith and policy debate in Aiken
Local TalkBack letters discuss city rail depot funding prayer guidance, shelter needs, and religious site placement. Commenters urge economic sense, criticize anonymous venom, praise a Magnolia Street parking donor, and invite public input via hot line and email.
Correction notice on Green Boundary attribution
The Aug 17 story misattributed Green Boundary home construction to Herman Zeigler of the NYSE. It was built for William Ziegler, Royal Baking Powder Company board chair. The Aiken Standard apologizes and invites readers to report factual errors to editors via phone or email.
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Armed Robbery At York Street Sunoco Prompts Aiken Shooting Probe
Aiken Public Safety investigates an armed robbery outside a York Street Sunoco and a Croland Park shooting earlier Tuesday night. Victims described a burgundy Saturn with a silver revolver suspect who demanded money. Four men were detained or cited in a related traffic stop. police linked the gun to Ahmaad Coston. A second victim was shot on Croft Avenue during an armed robbery sequence. Investigators seek a potential connection between the incidents.
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Wilson visits 2-1-1 center amid push for funding
U.S. Representative Joe Wilson visits Aiken to learn about 2-1-1 services and potential federal funding. The bill would provide 150 million for two years and 100 million for three more years with a 50 percent local-state match, enabling expansion and possible teen helpline revival.
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State troopers crack down on impaired driving
South Carolina enforces a Labor Day DUI crackdown August 20 through September 6. Police report 136 fatalities in the first 77 days of the 100 Deadly Days of Summer, a 39 percent drop from the prior year. A 60 second anti DUI ad urges public tips and reporting suspected drunk drivers.
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Aiken Standard contact and pricing notice
Office hours and staff emails for The Aiken Standard list Tim O Briant Michael Gil Hutte Scott Hunter and more. The notice includes mailing address P O Box 456 Aiken SC 29802 ISSN 0893 2557 publishing details and EZ Pay rates with multiple delivery options and Sunday Plus dates for 2010.
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Wednesday Lottery Draw Summary
Winning numbers across games include Pick 3 Midday 7 6 0, Pick 4 Midday 6 5 3 7, Pick 3 Evening 5 1 9, Pick 4 Evening B 5 1 7, Palmetto 5 16 27 30 31 33 with multiplier 3. Powerball 4 32 33 47 55, Powerball 39, Powerplay 3. Cash 3 Midday 5 7 9, Cash 4 Midday 6 0 0 2, Cash 3 Evening 5 9 8, Cash 4 Evening 1 9 7 6, Fantasy 5 37 33 21 39 32, Win For Life 01 07 10 21 25 36 with Free Ball 33. Georgia 5 Midday 2 8 7 0 4, Georgia 5 Evening 6 9 4 5 7.
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