Editorial outrage over mercy for scalded child case
A reader questions how a woman who burned a 3 year old with scalding water received only probation and believes the punishment is unjust. The message protests the sentencing and calls for accountability.
Rural church defends cemetery upkeep and fees
A small Aiken County church explains it charges for cemetery maintenance rather than burial plots. It notes over 2500 dollars annually for grass cutting and upkeep. Contributing members are exempt, but the church argues burial space is not owed to all after death.
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Senior cut day not a real holiday crowds debate
Readers discuss senior cut day as a non existent school absence. Parents allegedly lie to excuse students while schools hesitate to act. The editorial calls adults to stop condoning cheating and to report concerns via Talkback line or email.
Public meeting on moving railroad tracks planned in Graniteville
Correction notice states a public meeting about relocating railroad tracks in Graniteville will be held at 1 p.m. Monday Feb. 6 at First Baptist Church. The Aiken Standard invites readers to report errors by contacting editors Mike Gibbons or Jeff Wallace.
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Burnettown
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Main Street
Aiken home shot up after threats received
A 21-year-old man told police he returned to his Abbeville Avenue home to find bullet holes covering the interior walls and a rear wall. Six shell casings were found on Pickens Avenue after notes warned him to “roll with us or lie down” as investigators catalogued bullets, casings, and a roll of film for evidence. The incident remains under investigation.
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Dentists Bring Free Care and Fun to Area Children
More than 130 children visited Aiken Technical College for Give Kids a Smile, enjoying a carnival plus free dental screenings cleanings and fillings. Dr. Charlie Wyant along with pediatric dentist Dr. Rocky Napier and volunteers from the area provided care and refreshments within the Health and Science Building.
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Aiken Technical College
Julie Zeigler
Miranda Clark
ATC Dental
Shannon Kirkland
Charlie Wyant
S.C. Dental Association
Rocky Napier
Wyant
Bob Lofgren
David Owens
John Tucker
Tom Truitt
Aiken
Linda Eldridge
ATC
Aiken County Career and Technology Center
Katrina Thomas
Nabira Gary
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Diamond
Zeigler and Clark
Bumpy
Amy Capers
Allied Health Department
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Lori Mullis
Aiken Standard Contact and EZ Pay Rates List
This snippet provides contact details for Scott B. Hunter at the Aiken Standard and outlines EZ Pay rates. It also lists delivery dates for Sunday Plus subscribers including multiple dates across 2006 and the postal address in Aiken South Carolina.
City of Character Friday Lottery Results
Friday draws reveal Pick 3 Midday 2 6 1 and Evening 8 2 5 with Pick 4 Midday 4 2 9 4 and Evening 5 3 1 5. Carolina Five numbers are 38 35 28 18 9 with multiplier 3. Cash 3/4 Midday 6 7 7 and 7 5 1 4. Evening 5 6 0 and 7 8 1 0. Fantasy 5 26 1 4 20 3 Mega Millions 52 29 32 41 31 Mega Ball 42.
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South Aiken High to host Jazz and Dessert fundraiser night
South Aiken High School Band invites the public to a Jazz and Dessert evening on Saturday February 4 from 7 to 9 pm at the Fermata Club. Admission is 5 dollars per person for unlimited jazz and desserts with the jazz ensemble performing. Tickets available at the door to fund a Disney trip for Magic Music Days in April. The band is directed by Monte Blackwell.
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