Editorial letter questions gang violence and public safety
Aiken Standard letter warns gangs show no regard for life and urges respect for innocents. It argues city smoking bans should not delay addressing gang activity and drive by shootings, urging focus on public safety over petty enforcement.
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Crack down on deadbeat dads sparks child support push
Community voices call for stronger child support enforcement after frustration with nonpaying parents and limited court action. Critics urge clearer paths for enforcement, including bench warrants and proactive service to ensure compliance.
Aiken Elementary traffic gripes and reader Talkback
Parents vent about a long car line from the bypass to the covered walkway at Aiken Elementary. Pine Log Road walkers urged to exit the same way. A reader complains about smokers outside bans and invites Talkback messages to the paper.
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Coffee group bids farewell to longtime friend at New Moon
About 12 members of the early morning coffee group at New Moon Cafe on Laurens Street gathered for a farewell breakfast for Lt. Col. Ron McCoy ahead of his yearlong deployment to the Green Zone in Baghdad. Friends presented international phone cards and a group card as they toasted his service and friendship.
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Mardi Gras Gala Delivers 30th Annual Costume Night
About 20 couples crowded the Aiken Municipal Conference Center for the 30th annual Mardi Gras costume gala. The Ricky Godfrey Band played as the organizing committee managed food and drink.
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Aiken Standard Publisher and Contact Details
The notice lists Scott B. Hunter as contact for Aiken Standard with phone and email, gives publishing info for Aiken Communications Inc. and post office details, and outlines Sunday Plus delivery dates and subscription rates.
Arkansas author discusses Moccasin Trace origins and future works
Hank MacKinney spoke at the Aiken County Public Library about his novel Moccasin Trace set in 1860s Georgia and its link to his murder mystery series. He described family storytelling, dialect use with a glossary, and plans for a sequel and a fall release. He noted the historical research and daily ideas that fuel his writing.
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