Liberals urged to think before commenting on public figures
A reader calls for measured discussion on Bill Clinton's impeachment and Rush Limbaugh's drug history while praising Essie Mae Washington-Williams for coming forward. The message also condemns Mead Avenue in Aiken and a street near the Weyerhaeuser plant as the worst in town and county.
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Thurmond Children Should Be Left Alone
The Aiken Standard calls for leaving the Thurmond children alone now that Mrs. Washington-Williams is free. Readers may voice opinions via Talkback hotline or email, with names optional and comments subject to editing for space and content.
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Bagel Tree Becomes Yuletide Tradition At Local Deli
Sandy Shallwani at Best Bagels Deli in Whiskey Road decorates a front window tree with hand rolled bagels as ornaments four years running. The top features an American flag for Kurt Hammond in service with the 101st Airborne. The shop offers gift baskets and no carb sandwiches alongside regular hours.
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Shallwani
Best Bagels Deli
Publix
Whiskey Road
Faiz
Sandy
Kurt Hammond
Iraq
101St Airborne
Best Bagels
Jeremy Schoolfield
Christmas Sing-a-Long tradition at Chukker Creek Elementary
Principal Peggy Trivelas notes the annual Sing-a-Long at Chukker Creek Elementary remains a cherished tradition since 1995. Students from pre K to fifth grade perform two songs each with dance moves, ending with Song of Peace, while teachers join in and families attend.
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Chukker Creek
Peggy Trivelas
Trivelas
Nick
East Aiken
Linda Stogner
Stogner
Blitzen
Rob Novit
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North Augusta High students spread holiday cheer with gifts
North Augusta High School hosted a winter assembly featuring the NAHS band and Wings choir performing holiday favorites under Daniel Ferland and Amanda Kneece. The Parade of Gifts followed, highlighting the Adopt-A-Child project with gifts for over 40 local families, plus fruit baskets and stockings from clubs.
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North Augusta High School
NAHS
Daniel Ferland
Wings
Amanda Kneece
Martha Butts
Business Leaders of
America
Kool and Jets
Warm Up Arrives as Week Calls for Warmer Christmas
Frigid weekend gives way to a warm up with highs near 63 degrees today and 67 on Tuesday. Christmas Eve may be partly cloudy with 58 on Christmas Day and nightly lows around 40 then near 30 midweek. Showers possible Tuesday evening. Weather.com reports the pattern through the holidays.
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