Exemption push for pensions echoed by Maine and others
Reader letters urge Maine to exempt public and private pensions from state income tax to keep retirees, noting Alabama through Pennsylvania already have exemptions. The piece casts the move as a trend and warns states should act soon to protect retirement communities. readers also share holiday greetings and local opinions on heritage and civic acts.
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Aiken Standard Delivery and Contact Information
The notice provides newsroom and delivery contact details for the Aiken Standard. It lists hours, phone numbers, and re delivery times for weekday and weekend home delivery. It explains re delivery windows and how to cancel subscriptions.
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Carla's Cakery opens at Aiken Mall
Carla Riley opens Carla's Cakery at Aiken Mall next to J C Penney offering cupcakes cakes and cookies. The owner a teacher blends two passions with family help including son and daughter posters by Caroline and samples by Laura. Grandfather’s fruitcake debuts as the store launches weekday and weekend hours.
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Chukker Creek
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Aiken
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Rob Novit
Winthrop
Kendall Driscoll
Daniel Fetteroff
Toys for Tots event at The Willcox features Santa photos
The Willcox hosts a Toys for Tots celebration on Wednesday from 4 to 5 30 p m. Santa and Mrs Claus will pose for photos in the lobby beside a fire at the 113 year old hotel. A wagons parade from downtown leads to The Willcox for caroling and toy drop offs with photographer Todd Lista on site to capture family shots. Kendall Standish will sing and toy or cash donations are encouraged.
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Park Avenue
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Aiken
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Lista Studio of Photography
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Lista
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U.S. Marine
Toys for Tots collection at The Willcox in Aiken
A Toys for Tots event invites participation from 4 to 5 30 p m on Wednesday at The Willcox 100 Colleton Avenue S W Community members can call 644 8300 or email parkerusmc bellsouth net for details and to donate gifts for local children Information also lists Lane Parker contact and Sparkerusme pbellsouth net for the Aiken Toys for Tots campaign.
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Aiken Toys For Tots
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Sparkerusme
Pbellsouth
Credit card fraud and theft reported in Aiken
Aiken Public Safety investigates charges totaling over five dollars on a local Blockbuster card and an out of state resident reports two unauthorized Walmart purchases in Aiken. A washing machine left outside a Tower Place home during remodel was reported stolen.
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Aiken
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Upcoming local events and health drives at area venues
Four Cats in the Doghouse jazz quartet performs Christmas selections Thursday at The Willcox. Sheppard Community Blood Center hosts a blood drive Friday at Walmart on Richland Avenue 11 am to 3 pm, call (706) 737-4551 ext. 317. VFW Post 5877 hosts pool tournament every Tuesday and Thursday 7:30 pm, entry $5, at 116 Midway Circle 648-0119. Angioscreens offered January 7 at Doctors Hospital 10 am to 2 pm, $75 includes aorta screen, schedule (706) 651-4343. Karaoke with Live Wire Entertainment at VFW Post 5877 Thursday Dec 29 8:30 pm to 12:30 am. info 648-0119.
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Richland Avenue
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Doctors Hospital
Lottery Numbers Reported for Cash Four and Fantasy Five
The draw lists Cash 4 and Fantasy 5 results with Mega Millions and Megaplier figures. Numbers shown include 12 17 11 4 35 for Fantasy 5 and 2 4 26 36 39 for Mega Millions, with Bail 27 and Megaplier 3 noted.
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