Council grapples with University Hospital expansion
Aiken residents criticize University Hospital for plans to build a 72,000 square foot facility in a high traffic area. They urge the council to delay, question traffic impacts, and accuse local health leaders of antitrust violations while urging growth on the Aiken-Augusta Highway to ease Southside congestion.
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Editor's call for tax hikes sparks reader debate
Readers comment on a Sunday Standard editorials about raising the South Carolina cigarette tax and a proposed gasoline tax for newspaper delivery. They discuss impact on workers, smokers, and national policy, urging voices to share views via TalkBack or email.
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Aiken Historical Society approves 1953 blast marker plan
Members unanimously support commemorative marker for the Jones Electric gas explosion of 1953 on Laurens Street. It will note the five damaged buildings and list victims, costing about 1800 with funding from local sources and a grant prospect. A pending city council OK and a school writing contest are planned.
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Wonderful World of Opera Masked Ball Gala
The Aiken Opera Society hosts a black tie Wonderful World of Opera Masked Ball Gala on Feb 21 from 7 p m to midnight at Woodside Country Club. Funds support Opera in the Schools reaching over 3 000 students annually with ten school performances this year.
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Aiken Standard Newsroom Contacts and Subscription Info
The notice lists newsroom phone lines 644 2401 644 2380 and emails for submissions and staff including editor Tim O Briant and Managing Editor Michael Gibbons. It outlines rates and delivery details with dates for Sunday and holiday editions and service addresses in Aiken South Carolina.
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North Augusta City Council incumbents win reelection
North Augusta Republicans Pat Carpenter Arthur Shealy and Jason Whinghter were reelected in Tuesday voting with five percent turnout. Bill Harville lost. no Democrats filed, setting a clear path for Mayor Lark Jones to seek another term.
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Warren 5.0 Lottery Winning Numbers Tuesday Draws
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