Farewell to Burt and the job debate in South Carolina
A reader thanks Phil lip Albenesius for a fitting farewell to Burt at a memorial. The letter questions Sanford's reelection claim of thousands of South Carolina jobs, noting unemployment at 6.6 percent, higher than the national average, and criticizes Tommy Moore for not addressing these figures.
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Burt
Bette
Sanford
South Carolina
Tommy Moore
Powder House Road Needs Urgent Road Repair
A resident reports a large pothole on Powder House Road causing tire damage and near-accident, urging local officials to explain tax money usage while a heavily traveled road remains deteriorated.
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Fire protection fees spark local dispute and mail-in warnings
A reader in Hollow Creek Rural criticizes rising fire protection charges from 900 to 350 and questions county authority to send unpaid bills to collections without public approval. The message references a social club dance and urges comments via the TalkBack hotline and email to the Aiken Standard, noting reader names won’t be published.
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Teacher Bridges Elementary and College Through Partnership
Emily Lintner praises Dr. Bridget Coleman for making math engaging at Lever Elementary School while Coleman teaches gifted grades 3-5 and two USC Aiken classes as an adjunct. The dual role connects practice with theory, with senior USC Aiken students testing strategies in class and with children, including FIRST Lego League robotics projects advancing to state.
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Bridget Coleman
Christa Clark
Emily
J.D. Lever
Coleman
Clark
USC Aiken
Ihe
USCA
Old Lever
Ruth Patrick Science Education
CASA
Jeff Priest
Usca School of Education
Lever
Priest
Bridget
Midland Valley High School
New Ellenton Middle School
Frank Roberson
Jewel
CSRA
Ruth Patrick
Center
Lear
University of South Carolina
Aiken High School
Anne Marie McGhee
WingPlace opens as a family friendly wing joint in Aiken
WingPlace debuts at 732 East Pine Log Road offering sit down wings and chicken items. Co owner Dick Dickerson says the sports family venue aims to be more than a restaurant with a welcoming atmosphere and fresh popcorn. Wings come in flavors from mild to The Creeper along with chicken fingers salads and Krispy Kreme Sundae. Local support includes a wall for team photos and a free 10 piece wing meal for championship pictures. Hours are 11 am to 9 pm Mon Thu and 11 am to 10 pm Fri Sat. Closed Sunday. Phone 644 7777.
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Dick Dickerson
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Wing- Place
David Platt
Aiken
Columbia
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Laurel
David
Hope
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Citizens Park
Odell
Erin Brooks
Cebrooks
Aiken man charged with criminal domestic violence
An Aiken man Mikael Smith, 20, is charged with criminal domestic violence after a Saturday evening assault in a car outside a residence. A victim reported threats and fear for safety with visible injuries and pending warrants for criminal domestic violence and malicious injury to property.
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Aiken
Aiken Department of Public Safety
Mikael ‘Smith
Sunday Plus subscribers receive Aiken Standard deliveries
The notice lists delivery dates for Sunday Plus subscribers of the Aiken Standard across 2006 and 2007. It includes dates such as November and December 2006 and January through December 2007, indicating a irregular print schedule. The exact sequence of dates appears garbled but shows multiple holiday and monthly deliveries.
Multiple Arrests After 58 mph Stop in Aiken County
Eighty men were detained near the Aiken County Detention Center after a traffic stop for speeding. The vehicle traveled 58 mph in a 45 mph zone. occupants included Constance Preshaire Watson and two Aiken residents, with warrants on Burnett and Robinson. Marijuana, drug paraphernalia, a gun, and open beer containers were found. Watson cited for open container. Burnett and Robinson face multiple charges including unlawful weapon carrying, marijuana possession, driving with license under suspension, speeding, and open container.
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Waterrne
Aiken County
Aiken
Lucius Burnett
Constance Preshaire Watson
Edgefield Robinson
Hae
Watson
Aiken Department of Public Safety
Burnet
Aiken County Sheriff's Office
Robinson
Sid
Burnett
State Lottery Winning Numbers Report
South Carolina lottery results list Pick 3 Pick 4 Palmetto Cash 5 Cash 3 Cash 4 Fantasy 5 and Fantasy 6 drawings across Sunday and Monday. Entries include 0 85 6 8 5 and 8 11 13 14 15 plus 7 13 25 27 20 for Fantasy 6.
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