Worry About God This Christmas Not Jesse Jackson Says Aiken Reader
A letter to the editor criticizes coverage of Jesse Jackson and the NAACP, argues for focusing on God this season, questions the handling of public figures, mini horse sales, and a pictorial history book, praises animal control officer Jeff Wilson and SPCA, and invites readers to comment via a hotline and email.
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Burglar Trapped When Car Lacks Gas In Robbery
Aiken police arrested 44 year old George Baldwin after a home burglary in progress on Dibble Road. The suspect, who tried to drive away in a Ford wagon, locked himself in the car and had to be forced out.
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Aiken Public Safety Officer Injured In Night Crash
An on duty Aiken Public Safety officer and at least two occupants of another car were hospitalized after a late Friday crash outside Aiken High School. Officer Dave Myers sustained a forehead laceration and was taken to Aiken Regional Medical Centers. The South Carolina Highway Patrol investigates to determine fault or charges.
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Brothers & Sisters marks 20th anniversary in Aiken County
The volunteer group celebrates two decades serving 400 to 500 at risk children yearly with after school programs at York Street and local churches. A Freedman Parenting Center event in Graniteville launches expanded services with partners Valley Fair Baptist and Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church. Community members including former participants praise the role of prevention and mentoring in guiding youth toward positive futures.
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Woman hits milestone at Habitat Resale Store
Virginia Moore of Fruitland Maryland visited the Habitat for Humanity Resale Store Thursday afternoon and helped push the store past the $100,000 annual mark. She received money back from a large purchase discounted by an Aiken Standard coupon and a $60 reward, toward the ministry’s year goal. Habitat leaders praised the progress as the chapter moves toward completing its 43rd and 44th homes with volunteer labor and sweat equity.
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County to Upgrade Langley Pond Dock and Course
Aiken County will receive a $1.98 million federal grant to upgrade Langley Pond rowing course and dock. Sen. Fritz Hollings announced $42,344 for rowing work and passive park development, with funds turned over to D C Department of Parks Recreation and Tourism for project implementation.
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