Immigration anger and local issues in Aiken Standard readers’ Talk Back
A reader blasts immigration, public services, and development while supporting local features like Where to Retire and Sage Mill interchange news. The message questions English, jobs, housing expansion, fees, and city annexation, urging restraint and urging continued Talk Back submissions.
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Indian group builds community at Clearwater Cultural Center
The Little Horse Creek American Indian Association hosted a free Saturday gathering at the Cultural Center on U.S. Highway 1 featuring drumming, a dinner, and a concert by David Creel of Spirit Walker Ministries. The event drew 40 to 50 attendees and supported museum plans, education programs, and an emergency help center.
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Healing Springs
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Edisto Tribe
Spirit Walker Ministries
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David Creel
Ridgeville
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University health fair offers free heart screenings at Aiken Mall
University Health Care System hosted a free heart health fair at the Aiken Mall inside Dillard's on Saturday. Medical staff provided blood pressure and cholesterol checks among other cardiovascular screenings to attendees.
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Rachel Johnson
Cora Moore
University Hospital
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Maryanne Dunn
University Health Care System
Sylvia Quarterman
Purple Heart Day honors area veterans at Midland Valley park
The Aiken County Veterans Council marked Purple Heart Day with a ceremony at Midland Valley-Horse Creek Veterans Memorial Park led by Ed Knight. Speakers included Walt Laban and local Purple Heart officers, with certificate presentations to Purple Heart recipients and donations raised for Fisher House.
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Korea
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Augusta
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New Aiken
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