Welcome Travelers Baptist Church Damaged by Break-In
Aiken County church on Wire Road suffered extensive vandalism with windows broken and pews overturned causing 30 000 to 40 000 dollars in damage. Despite the destruction the congregation began repairs and received widespread community support including donations and labor offers as Christmas spirit shone through tragedy.
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Military license tabs in South Carolina spark debate
The Post and Courier examines the variety of military license tags in South Carolina. Some are free while others charge 5 10 or 15 dollars and Gold Star and Medal of Honor recipients may be exempt. Pearl Harbor survivors pay 15 dollars prompting questions about honoring all veterans equally.
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Aiken Standard Staff Contact List
Newsroom leadership and department heads are listed with names and email handles for the Aiken Standard. Timothy E O Briant Scot Newcom Terri Cheek Michael W Gibbons Letitia Jefferson head the newsroom circulation business and customer service divisions.
HIME LIMH a lasting bond from eighth grade to today
Aiken resident recalls a long friendship with Betts that began in Kennedy Junior High School science class. They coined HIME LIMH as a secret acronym to remind them to trust each other. The writer cherishes how their bond evolved into mature, supportive, continuing connection.
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Melissa
Columbia
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Blagojevich tapes reveal bids to sell Obama Senate seat
FBI intercepted conversations show Illinois Governor Blagojevich pressing to trade the vacant Senate seat for political gain. Don Rose calls Blagojevich’s remarks greed driven and reckless as investigators scrutinize the talks.
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Letters to the Editor at Aiken Standard
Citizens are invited to submit opinion letters 200 words or less. Editors may edit for length and clarity. Send to Letters to the Editor at Aiken Standard, Box 456, Aiken SC 29802 or email letters aikenstandard.com or fax 648-6052.
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Vandalism at Welcome Travelers Baptist Church prompts prayers
Over the weekend a vandalism act occurred at Welcome Travelers Baptist Church on Wire Road in Aiken County. Community members from the Kitchings Mill Social Club urge compassion donations to the church to aid in recovery, with funds sent to Pastor Donald E. Bookard at P O Box 871, Aiken, SC 29801.
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Welcome Travelers Baptist Church
Wire Road
Aiken County
Kitchings Mill
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Aiken S.C
Aiken Council Knights surpass HOPE drive with golf support
Final numbers show Aiken Knights of Columbus Project HOPE exceeded its goal raising over thirteen thousand dollars for people with intellectual disabilities. Citizens praised, businesses welcomed solicitors and sponsors from Kroger to State Farm supported the Tootsie Roll and golf fundraiser in Aiken.
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Satcher Ford
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Ken Wilson
Cedar Creek
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Reid Robinson
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Fred Cavanaugh
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