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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 2014
Page
3
Commentary notes ongoing violence in the Middle East as different religious sects clash, resulting in deaths and rising tensions. The piece discusses infighting within the faith and attacks on adherents of other religions, highlighting the volatile security situation.
Resident questions city move to mandatory dual 90-gallon containers for garbage and recycling, arguing many households need neither size and criticizing storage and street appearance. The letter also alleges federal handling of undocumented minors affects local schools and taxes, and complains about translators, housing, and sidewalk neglect.
Aiken Standard coverage notes car break ins urging to lock cars. The writer questions breaking in versus leaving doors unlocked to avoid damage and insurance hassle. It also highlights a man who turned 100, praising his work ethic and family support, and criticizes dependency on government aid while urging community service.
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About 70 motorcycles and over 100 riders joined the Dixie Thunder ABATE Back to School Run, delivering dozens of school bags to the Helping Hands shelter in New Ellenton. Riders started at Clearwater Shopping Center and toured the valley before the stop, with plans for a Christmas toy run.
Langley Pond will host the eighth annual Langley Pond Sprint and International Triathlon attracting athletes from South Carolina North Carolina and Georgia. The event begins at 7 a.m. with free spectator access and onsite concessions and parking. Mark van der Linden of the Aiken County Parks Recreation and Tourism Department praised Set Up Events for organizing the race conducted on an Olympic sized pond with sprint and international formats.
Langley Pond hosts a Saturday 7 a.m. sprint and international event organized by Set Up Events. Jeremy Davis leads the operation as Aiken County Parks, Recreation and Tourism promotes park expansion and development to attract land and aquatic programs with expected local economic impact. Online registration closes Wednesday at 7 p.m. and on-site signups occur at packet pickup. entrants must be at least 15 years old. For details contact 803 642 7559 or prtdept aikencountysc.gov.
Savannah River Remediation workers across 43 four person teams competed from January to June, losing about 2000 pounds total with top individual dropping 63 pounds. Winner Broome cited health changes making surgery unlikely while SRR plans future wellness efforts with partners University Hospital of Augusta and Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina.
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