Readers react to Ferguson letter and local issues in Aiken
A letter praising Edward Simpson's Ferguson Missouri piece appears in the Aiken Standard. The writer comments on social groups, suggests 100 Men or 100 Women, notes homeless aid at Stand at the Crossroads Ministries, and urges council diligence on trash pickup privatization. Finally the reader mentions 2015 Social Security, SCE&G, sales tax, and invites TalkBack feedback.
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2015 Women’s Heart Board show tickets on sale
The 2015 Heart Board show titled Hero's Retreat runs Feb 25 to Mar 1 at Etherredge Center USC Aiken. Evening tickets are 25 dollars, matinees 20 dollars. Call listed contacts for each performance, including Karen Wyant Ginger Talbert Frankie Lambright Becky Scoggin Diane Brace and Shirley Shaw.
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Interim Aiken County Attorney Appointed on Month-to-Month Basis
Local attorney James Holly will serve as interim Aiken County attorney on a month-to-month basis after former County Attorney Lawrence Brown resigned. The council approved a contract paying Holly ten thousand dollars monthly or one hundred dollars per hour, with potential changes for litigation and a likely end date near the budget year. The move follows Brown’s nearly five years in the post. Holly previously served as county attorney before Brown. Council meetings continue in the Aiken County Government Center.
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Langley woman wins $200K lottery prize
Alexis Black, a Langley mother of four and Horse Creek Academy office manager, won $200,000 on a $10 scratch-off bought by her husband Ben at Kangaroo Express on Augusta Road in Warrenville. Ben’s excitement led to a store dash, while Alexis kept the news private. Kangaroo Express earned a $2,000 commission. three $200,000 prizes remain in the game.
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Palace Malice eyes five-race 2015 campaign
Palace Malice, the 4 year old colt from Dogwood Stable and Three Chimneys Farm, is planned to run five races in 2015. The campaign starts in May at Belmont with the grade II Westchester Stakes and ends in October with the Breeders Cup Classic at Keeneland. Trainer Todd Pletcher aims for an orderly schedule including the Whitney and Jockey Club Gold Cup before the Classic.
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Palace Malice training update and photo contest ends today
Palace Malice continues galloping at the Aiken Training Track as Legacy Stable reports progress toward the 2015 season. He began galloping Nov. 29 after arriving Nov. 14, with trainer Brad Stauffer noting safety measures. Aiken Standard runs a photo contest with a midnight submission deadline to be published in the racing schedule.
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Dixie Thunder Aiken ABATE Toy Drive and Open House
Dixie Thunder Aiken ABATE hosts its annual toy drive for Helping Hands Inc. on Saturday with noon rider assembly at Clear water Shopping Center 4435 Jefferson Davis Highway and a police escort. New unwrapped toys or cash donations welcomed. Also Saturday My Aiken Body Restorative Massage hosts open house 9 am to 1 pm with live remote, yoga sessions, massage demos, beverages, and snacks to benefit First Tee of Aiken. reservations required. For details call 803-716-1109 or 803-226-0053 or visit firsttee aiken org.
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First Tee of Aiken to Sell Discount Cards
Volunteers with First Tee of Aiken will sell discount cards on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cindi's Sweet Shoppe and True Value Hardware on Laurens Street. Cards cost 50 dollars and provide discounts.
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Aiken Technical College to Host Start or Restart Event
Aiken Technical College will hold a Start or Restart admission event Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon in the Enrollment Services Center. Applicants may apply for college and ask questions about programs and admissions.
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Library to show 100 Foot Journey at Aiken library
The Aiken County Public Library at 314 Chesterfield St. S.W. will present the film 100 Foot Journey rated PG this Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. Abbe lib.org provides more information.
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