Editorial letters on community, safety and response
A compiled Talk Back message from readers and staff at the Aiken Standard reflecting on community negativity, the need for understanding bias, apologies for near collisions, Christmas wishes, fire safety concerns about Black Friday retailing, MRAP usage by local officers, and the TalkBack submission process for reader comments.
Corrections: Single, Single Again wine and cheese event
The Aiken Standard corrects earlier errors. A wine and cheese evening will be held Saturday at 6 30 p m in Smith Hall 123 Park Ave S E with a five dollar admission. For information RSVP email Carla Noziglia or call Jeanne Shanks at 803 663 3839.
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Two Struck by Truck After Roadside Collision
Two people were injured when a Honda Civic with four passengers left Edgefield Road in North Augusta, struck a utility pole, then were struck by a Chevrolet pickup after exiting. The Honda driver suffered serious but non life threatening injuries. another passenger had minor injuries. No charges filed as investigators treat two separate collisions.
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Jacket Regiment joins Magnificent Mile Lights Festival in Chicago
The Jacket Regiment from North Augusta performed in the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival Parade on November 22 in Chicago. Chuck Deen notes open invites from Under the Sun Productions and a desire to return, citing the festive look and crowd-friendly performances. Students, including Jillian Newman and Alexandra Dickenson, enjoyed experiences like Shedd Aquarium and Willis Tower while sharing pride in the trip.
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D.C
Chicago
Shedd Aquarium
Adler Planetarium
Field Museum of Natural History
Blue Man
Alexandra Dickenson
Jeremiah Partlow
Willis Tower
Hang One for FOTAS helps Aiken shelter pets this holiday
Jeri Barrett of Herbal Solutions launches Hang One for FOTAS to aid Aiken County Animal Shelter. Through Dec 31, customers may donate 1 per pet in honor or memory, with donations from multiple local businesses funding the effort to reach a $10,000 goal. Paper cutouts of dogs cats and horses will hang in shops to show support.
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Aiken County
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Donation drive boosts Aiken shelter through Dec
FOTAS collects donations at Herbal Solutions Downtown Dog Security Federal Hammond Beyer Health Center Powerhouse Pet Resort Family Pharmacy Aiken Antique Mall in Aiken and Riverfront Antiques Mall in North Augusta through Dec 31. Barrett and Edythe Hubler organized the effort to aid the Aiken County Animal Shelter amid winter hardships. Larry Wood reports.
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Animal Shelter
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North Augusta
Edythe Hubler
Fotas Board
Aiken County Animal Shelter
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