Aiken residents call for local action on crime and health care
A reader sulks at a speeding driver who hit a dog in a subdivision and was dismissed by the sheriff. The letter also questions homelessness policy and hospital funding while urging care access across the river. The writer invites comments via TalkBack and email.
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Correction: Co-owner misidentification in Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard corrects an error from page 9A about Lionel Smith Ltd. co-owner Van Smith. The newspaper apologizes for the misidentification and invites readers to report further factual errors by phone or email.
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Lottery results rundown for South Carolina and Georgia draws
South Carolina draws show Pick 3 mid 1 8 2 and evening 8 9 1, Pick 4 mid 0 4 7 6 and evening 7 2 7 6, Palmetto Cash 5 2 6 13 29 33, Power-Up 2. Georgia Cash 3 mid 1 0 6, Cash 4 mid 8 4 4 9, FIVE mid 1 0 2 7 2, Cash 3 evening 7 9 2, FIVE evening 7 6 8 0 2, Fantasy 5 20 3 26 31 16. Cash 4 evening unavailable.
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District adopts tobacco free policy and device rules
The Aiken County Board of Education unanimously approved revisions making all schools and athletic venues tobacco free and updated rules on cellphones and other electronic devices. The vote also covered paging devices for elementary students and allowed devices at events during non school hours. Bids from R D Brown Contractors Inc. to paint press boxes at three high schools were approved at 9000 each totaling 27000 from the Five Year Facility Improvement Plan.
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Aiken
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Maddox Offered Edgefield County School Superintendent Post
Robert Maddox, associate superintendent for Lexington School District Four, is offered the Edgefield County School District superintendent contract effective January 1, 2016. The Edgefield board announced after its Tuesday night meeting. Finalists included King Laurence of Aiken County Public Schools and Cynthia Cash-Greene of Orangeburg Consolidated School District Five.
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Storytime with Mrs Claus charms Aiken families
In Aiken at the H Odell Weeks Center families gathered for Storytime with Mrs Claus with 402 attendees for children under eight. Shirley King played Mrs Claus and read three books while elf helper Helena Fitch joined. families enjoyed songs and cookies as readings promoted early reading and holiday spirit.
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Rasheka Gaines
City of Aiken
Shirley King
Mrs Claus
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Santa Claus
Christian von Buedingen
Photo Gallery Recap From Local Event
Aiken Standard highlights a photo gallery featuring moments from a recent local event. The collection showcases participants, crowd scenes, and key activities captured by the staff photographer.
End of Program Noted for Aiken Standard Reporter Dede Biles
Dede Biles, general assignment reporter for the Aiken Standard since January 2013, native of Concord North Carolina, and UNC Chapel Hill alumna, concludes her current post.
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