Abuse of power and local concerns spark reader letters
A reader accuses Texas Governor Perry of abuse of executive power while contrasting with Obama, questions ethics of state reps. Other letters urge SCDOT mowing along U.S. 1 Ludlow area, complain of old football ticket booths, suggest Red Box in New Ellenton, and question sheriff's mine‑resistant vehicle. Readers urged to call 803-644-2384 or email editorial@aikenstandard.com.
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Corrections: Riley's Whitby Bull listing corrected
The Aiken Standard corrects a page 3A listing error stating Tad Barber of RE/MAX Tattersall Group Commercial Division is the listing agent for Riley's Whitby Bull. A page 2A correction notes All 4 Dog Daycare & Spa grand opening slated for Saturday September 6 with bathing and nail services starting at 15 dollars.
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Wilson cites MOX facility 63 percent complete in SRS briefing
U S Rep Joe Wilson says during a Savannah River Site roundtable that the Mixed Oxide Fuel Fabrication Facility is now 63 percent complete. He calls each completion percent a justification for MOX as a solution to weapons grade plutonium handling and discusses budget process uncertainty affecting Site operations. Wilson toured Aiken County sights including North Augusta breakfast and Aiken Technical College, praising local business and student veterans programs.
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Two Women Arrested After Armed Robbery at Aiken Hotel
Theresa Ryan and Taylor Pierpont were arrested by the Aiken Department of Public Safety after an armed robbery at the Days Inn on Richland Avenue. The victim, showering at 12:40 a.m., reported cash and cards taken at gunpoint. Suspects fled in a brown Jeep Grand Cherokee. $77, the victim’s items, and drug paraphernalia were found in the vehicle. The driver was arrested for license issues. The case remains under investigation.
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North Augusta
Taylor Pierpont
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Richland Avenue
Econo Lodge
Dan's Peach Stand eyes extended season in Aiken
Dan's Peach Stand on 1518 Whiskey Road near Tyler's Tire in Aiken plans to stay open past Labor Day if peaches hold out. Owner Tim Bledsoe says seventh-season supply remains in the cooler and on trees, with about 150 new trees to be planted for future yields as maintenance and grooming begin after this year.
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Tire and Auto Center
Aiken Choral Society Seeks Voices for Auditions
The Aiken Choral Society will hold voice placement auditions on September 8 from 6 to 7 PM at Cornerstone Baptist Church 100 Cornerstone Drive. A choir member will sing with auditionees. Open to all singers high school age or older with a need for tenors and baritones. First rehearsal after auditions. those who apply may stay to join. For details call 803-649-6570.
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