Extra billions and hospital competition debate
Readers argue over a $1.2 billion surplus and call for returning funds to taxpayers. They warn monopolies in health care harm communities and urge competition to curb prices. Messages to the TalkBack hotline or editorial email are welcomed. Comments may be edited for space.
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Corrections Notice for Aiken Standard Errors
The Aiken Standard corrects errors from previous editions. It clarifies refugee resettlement figures for 2016 and notes Christmas on Breezy Hill dates. Call or email editorial staff to report factual problems and help set the record straight.
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Lottery draw results from South Carolina and Georgia
A compact listing of midday and evening lottery numbers for South Carolina and Georgia including Pick 3, Pick 4, Palmetto Cash 5, Power-Up, Cash 3 and Cash 4 draws as well as Five and Fantasy 5. Generated numbers are 2 3 2 for Pick 3 midday SC, 4 2 5 5 for Pick 4 midday SC, 6 5 4 for Pick 3 evening SC, 3 6 7 9 for Pick 4 evening SC, Palmetto Cash 5 14 16 25 26 37, Power-Up 2, Georgia Cash 3 3 4 6, Cash 4 9 7 5 4, 7 9 8 8 1, Cash 3 evening 6 4 7, Cash 4 evening 4 6 9 1, Five evening 1 9 1 4 4 and Fantasy 5 4 22 6 26 32.
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Prescribed burns resume in Hitchcock Woods this month
The Hitchcock Woods Foundation will restart prescribed burning in various areas when weather allows. Burns aim to maintain ecological health and reduce wildfire risk over several months. Woods Superintendent Bennett Tucker explains benefits for flora and fauna and notes adherence to EPA, SC Forestry Commission, and DHEC smoke guidelines. Residents may see smoke. signs will mark burn sites.
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Optometrist Joins Rural Health Services Team
Dr. Michael Fulford ends his Laurens Street practice of 52 years to join Rural Health Services at the William Clyburn Center for Primary Care. He and his wife Kim will bring patient care and equipment, planning 3 to 5 more years of service and expanded optometry for the Aiken community.
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Express admission day at ATC named one stop shop
Aiken Technical College held an express admission day in Graniteville to complete admissions, placement testing, financial aid, and advisor meetings. Students Jas Hay Sheryl Gaines and Marcus Key signed up for classes in the ATC Administration building as Enrollment Services aims to streamline enrollment and prepare students for the upcoming semester. The campus is at 2276 Jefferson Davis Highway. call 803 508 7263 for details.
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