Unions and Waste: Mixed Stances Spark Local Debate
A reader argues unions inflate MOX facility costs while urging local leaders to prevent nuclear waste dumping here. Another letter defends VA mail prescriptions for veterans, noting many are disabled and cannot fetch meds in person. The writer questions why anti police neighborhoods still call police frequently.
Readers Sound Off On Public Spending And School Nursing
Commenters urge restraint on highway and bridge resurfacing costs while debating the hull of a submarine. A caller contends one school nurse serves 2,500 children and calls for a full-time nurse at the school.
Correction: Hopelands Concert Series time corrected
The Aiken Standard fixes an error stating the Hopelands Concert Series concert starts at 6 30 p m tonight. The correction note urges readers to report factual errors via Melissa Hanna at 803 644 2364 or email editorial.
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Christian apparel store to open at Aiken Mall
Fully Armored Apparel and Accessories, a Christian based store, plans an Oct. 18 opening at Aiken Mall. Co owner Katrina Bufkin says the shop will offer Christian apparel jewelry books CDs DVDs and church supplies as needed. The couple moved from Tennessee last year and aim to provide a local alternative to items previously found only in Augusta.
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SRNS hosts United Way Agency Day in August drive
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions hosted Agency Day at the Savannah River Site as part of the United Way campaign in August. Sharor- Rodgers praised Site support while Kim Grimes noted SRS employee volunteers on the Citizens Review Panel overseeing funding for 23 partner agencies. Cliff Rodgers highlighted job placement as a key impact. SRNS employees raised over $1 million in 2013 with $200,000 from parent companies.
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Auditions for Phantom of the Country Opera in North Augusta
North Augusta Cultural Arts Council hosts auditions for Phantom of the Country Opera on Sept 1 and 2 from 5 30 to 7 30 p m in the orchestra room at First Baptist Church 625 Georgia Ave North Augusta Two men and two women lead roles eight supporting roles and chorus rehearsals begin Sept 8 with performances Nov 13 and 15 in North Augusta High School auditorium For details call 803 507 4316 or email bburk959 bellsouth net.
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Volunteers sought for STAR Riding program at Hopeland Farms
STAR Riding seeks volunteers 16 and older to lead and walk beside horses used to aid people with physical and mental disabilities. Training is Sept 13 from 10 am to noon at Hopeland Farms 1389 Banks Mill Rd. Volunteers needed for 12 week program starting mid September, with options to commit to one class per week or serve as substitutes. Call 803-220-5619 for details.
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Volunteer training set for STAR Riding program start
STAR Riding hosts a 10 am to noon training workshop on Sept 13 at Hopeland Farms 1389 Banks Mill Road for volunteers 16 and older. Volunteers will lead and walk beside horses for disabled riders during a 12 week program starting the third week of September, with one hour per class per week.
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