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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 2008

Page

3

Religious Tags and Civic Debate Stir Local Feelings

A community voices concern over religious symbols in public life arguing prayers and Christ imagery should not be removed. Residents reference Jefferson and constitutional debates while contrasting with county projects and neighborhood disturbances from barking dogs.

Road crews praised for clearing mud after heavy rains

Readers thank local road crews for removing dirt and mud from major roadways during recent storms. Call TalkBack at (803) 644-2384 or email editorial@aikenstandard.com to leave brief comments. names not required and edits may occur for space.

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Correction notice on budget story for Aiken County

A correction states the Wednesday story referred to the 2009 10 budget as the base for adding emergency services jobs rather than the 2008 09 budget. The Aiken Standard apologizes and invites readers to report factual errors by phone or email.

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Five USC Aiken students named Magellan Scholars

Five USC Aiken students and their mentors were chosen for Magellan Scholar awards among 55 USC system recipients. The winners include Lisa James and Courtney Rabin in biological sciences, Misty Kelley in public relations, Amanda Robinson in biological sciences, William Whaley in history, and Erin Worley in nursing, with mentors from USC Aiken and USC Sumter.

USC Aiken Magellan University of South Carolina System USCA Suzanne Ozment Lisa James Courtney Rabin Nandee Choong USDA Misty Kelley Deidre Martin Amanda Robinson Michelle Vierga William Whaley Maggs Morehouse Krystle Duckett USC Columbia

Aiken couple to perform homecoming concert in December

Aiken natives Shelton Quiller and Natasha Witherspoon will return to Aiken this weekend for a Washington Center for the Arts concert at 6 p.m. Saturday. They will promote their Christmas album These Are a Few of Our Favorite Tunes with arrangements by the duo and other musicians. Tickets are 25 dollars per person.

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Natasha Witherspoon and Shelton Quiller Concert in Aiken

Aiken native Natasha Witherspoon headlines a concert with pianist Shelton Quiller titled These Are a Few of Our Favorite Tunes. The show at Washington Center for the Performing Arts happens Saturday December 20 at 6 p.m. and will be followed by a reception.

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Yoga and senior fitness classes at Gregg Park Graniteville

The Gregg Park Civic Center offers Monday evening yoga taught by Barbara Beaty from 6 to 7 PM at a monthly rate of 8 dollars per class or 10 dollars for drop ins. For details call 663 7552. Senior fitness with Sharon Dalton runs Mondays and Wednesdays 9 to 10 AM at Gregg Park. call 663 7552. This is a free class.

Gregg Park Civic Center Graniteville Barbara Beaty Sharon Dalton

Aiken Standard contact and delivery information note

Reader submission encouraged and newsroom contact details listed. Delivery times and re delivery options outlined with phone numbers and addresses for circulation support. Also provides past dates for Sunday Plus delivery and various lottery numbers from presstime.

Book highlights slave potter Drake and Edgefield pottery

Leonard Todd explores David Drake known as Cave in Carolina Clay The Life and Legend of the Slave Potter Cave. Drake signed poetry on pots with a 135000 dollar auction record. Todd discusses his Edgefield SC ties at a Aiken County event and book signings.

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