Readers debate sacrifices and tax fairness in state government
A reader criticizes Gov Nikki Haley and state policies on sacrifices for workers, raises and insurance as well as Romney tax issues. The letter denounces presidential travel costs, cites local education concerns and questions TalkBack selection. The writer suggests voting Republican officials out and questions reporting choices.
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Nikki Haley
Washington, D.C
Romney
Sanford
Midland Valley needs a new football coach says caller
A reader voices a harsh view on Midland Valley football by urging a coaching change. The commenter predicts two wins would be lucky and invites others to call or email commentary to the Aiken Standard.
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Midland Valley
City seeks input on Hopelands concerts in Aiken
The 38th Hopelands Gardens Summer Concerts wrapped with 7,097 attendees this year down from 8,321 last year and over 10,000 in 2010. Weather moved eight of 17 concerts indoors to the H. Odell Weeks center and rain, heat and safety prompted decisions by 4 p.m. Feedback via phone at 642-7650 or email to hhall cityofaikense.gov is sought for next summer.
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Hopelands Gardens
Aiken
Lisa Hall
Gardens
Rye Patch
Hall
H. Odell Weeks Activities Center
Hopelands
Hhall
Cityofaikense. Gov
Scotty Richardson
Sandy Rogers
Cityofaikense.gov
Employment services to share space in Kalmia Mall
Three LSCOG facilities will merge into a single 26 623 square foot office in the Belk store at Kalmia Mall on Richland Avenue. The move will expand space and services including unemployment insurance processing, job search help, and GED training.
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Savannah
S.C
Jordan
Richland Avenue
Aiken Plus
York Avenue
Reid’s
LSCOG
Aiken Housing Authority
Rosa Ishmal
Lower Savannah
Aiken Newcomers Club Plans Sept Meeting at Newberry Hall
The Aiken Newcomers Club will meet September 11 at Newberry Hall with registration at 10 a.m. and a business meeting at 10 15 a.m. The Fabulous Four and special interest groups will present a program. Lunch is 14 dollars. reservations due by Thursday noon via 335 1387 for A L or 514 2828 for M Z.
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Aiken
Newberry Hall
Fabulous Four
Aiken New
State and local officers join to curb drunken driving
Law enforcement from South Carolina and Georgia organized a traffic checkpoint across the state line near Aiken and Richmond counties to deter impaired motorists during the Labor Day weekend. About 15 officers from multiple Palmetto State agencies and 40 from Georgia stopped drivers as part of a joint highway safety effort.
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Aiken
Jake Mahoney
South Carolina
Georgia
I-520
Palmetto
Richmond
Leroy Smith
U.d.epartment of Public Safety
A.B. Beverage
S.C. Welcome Center
North Augusta
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