Talkback callers share pet, crime, and civic gripes in Aiken Standard
Readers vent about barking dogs and window watching on property and discuss local division, store stock, and road projects. The message also touches on race, politics, surveillance rumors, and community concerns, inviting more comments via TalkBack.
Correction on local food co op misstatement in Living on the Go
A correction note from the Aiken Standard clarifies that the Certified Naturally Grown program is not affiliated with the USDA as previously stated in the Living on the Go feature about Home grown foods and local crops on page 10. The paper invites readers to report factual errors.
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ACORNS mentors guide Schofield students at risk
About 30 local residents mentor Schofield Middle School students through ACORNS Area Churches Organized to Reach and Nurture Students. Mentors visit weekly, aiding academics and providing emotional support, with church groups collaborating to expand the program. Interested people may contact Cindy Keating or Wendy Bailey.
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USC Aiken senior Dawson named top graduate
USCA senior Kyle Dawson will be named outstanding senior at the December 12 commencement. A summa cum laude communications major, he also earned the Kay Lawrence Memorial Journalism Scholarship and has served as Pacer Times sports editor while interning with the Sports Information Department and the Aiken Standard.
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Public input sought on Hitchcock Parkway widening plans
SCDOT invites comments on conceptual widening designs for Hitchcock Parkway tonight at St. Paul Lutheran Church 961 Trail Ridge Road from 5 to 7 p.m. The session allows one on one Q&A with SCDOT and consultants and runs for two weeks for additional comments. This plan covers bypass widening turn lanes retaining walls bicycle lanes curbs gutters and a median with vegetation. Residents in the Aiken area or daily bypass users are encouraged to participate.
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Hitchcock Park public information session announced
Maryan Schechter reports a public info session at St. Paul Lutheran Church 961 Trail Ridge today at 5 p m. Attendees can visit scdot org or call 855 467 2368 for details. City beat coverage from Aiken.
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Breakfast with Santa registration deadline looming
Pre registration is required and limited to the first 80 individuals for a pancake breakfast with Santa on Saturday December 14 at 8 30 a m in H Odell Weeks Activities Center rooms 6 and 7 1700 Whiskey Road Tickets are 3 per person for all children age 12 and under and their accompanying adult After breakfast arts and crafts will be offered The event is sponsored by Autens Family Restaurant Contact 803 642 7631 for sign up Maayan Schechter the Standard reporter
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Breakfast with Santa at Weeks Activities Center
Breakfast with Santa set for Saturday December 14 at 8 a.m. in Rooms 6 and 7 of the H. Odell Weeks Activities Center 1700 Whiskey Road. Registration by Sunday, $3 per person. call 803-642-7631.
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Dear Santa at Aiken Playhouse runs Friday and Saturday
The Aiken Community Playhouse presents Dear Santa as a Christmas production with performances on Friday and Saturday and December 13 and 14 at 8 p.m. Call 803-648-1438 or visit the theater website for details.
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St. Gerard's Thrift Shop Schedules Monthly Sale
St. Gerard's Thrift Shop at 640 Edie St. N.E. holds its monthly sale Saturday 8 a.m. to noon and Sunday 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Proceeds aid the needy. For more information call 803-649-3203.
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Jackson Christmas Parade Seeks Participants This Sunday
The Jackson Christmas Parade is scheduled this Sunday with lineup at 1 30 p m and the parade at 3 30 p m. Interested participants should call Jackson Town Hall at 803 471 2228 for details.
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