South Carolina Health Care Gaps Cited in Letters to Editor
A reader criticizes Hillary Clinton and federal guidance on state ground rules for public spaces. The letter compares SC health coverage for working families’ children to Georgia PeachCare for Kids and Florida Healthy Kids programs. The writer questions why SC offers no affordable child health program.
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Panthers Hoops Youth League Supports Aiken
Kudos to those who support kids in the Panthers Hoops program sponsored by ADPS PAL. Players ages 6 to 14 play on multiple teams with top Aiken talent. Thanks to volunteers and parents who attend Saturdays at River of Life Church.
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Pay Attention While Driving on Whiskey Road
A reader urges drivers to move when lights turn green on Whiskey Road to improve traffic flow. The letter criticizes cellphone use and calls for courteous driving, offering a Talkback hotline and email for comments while noting names won’t be published.
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Corrections to Aiken Standard misspellings and unit labels
The Aiken Standard apologizes for errors including the misspelling of Leo Sain who will become president of Washington Savannah River Company in April. It also corrects Wagener Salley High School JROTC to JROTC in a February 24 article.
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Busbee Elementary earns Palmetto Silver honor at Aiken Board meeting
Busbee Elementary in Wagoner was lauded for a Palmetto Silver award recognizing PACT score improvement. Minutes later Principal John Mills outlined fall restructuring to address not meeting federal AYP for four years, amid calls for district oversight, early intervention, and parent involvement to boost performance.
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Orthodontist Dr Paul Simons Retiring From Aiken Practice
After more than 30 years serving Aiken residents, orthodontist Dr Paul Simons retires. He reflects on rewarding patient relationships and plans a quieter life including time with his first grandchild and golf. Staff praise his leadership as the office closes after a long career.
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Committee OKs EMS locations
The Aiken County Emergency Services plan adds two new EMS substations and an ambulance, using 60 percent call history and 40 percent geography. Existing sites at Silver Bluff, J.D. Lever, and Oakwood Windsor stay. Final sites to be presented to full council.
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Emergency Services
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Chuck Smith
Aiken Standard subscription terms and delivery details
The notice outlines hours for the newsroom and contact details, pricing plans, delivery times, re-delivery procedures, and payment rules. It notes delivery expectations by day, weekend timing, and responsibilities of carriers and subscribers, including cancellation guidelines.
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Aiken
Tuesday Lottery Numbers Report
Tuesday drawing results show Pick 3 Midday 9 5 7 and Pick 4 Midday 9 8 8 5. Evening draws list Pick 3 4 9 2 and Pick 4 4 7 7 3.
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Mirraco recalls BMX bikes over fork weld hazard
About 11 000 Mirraco BMX bicycles sold from November 2006 to January 2007 are recalled due to potentially poorly welded front wheel forks. Four reports of steer tubes rotating and one fork separation prompted the action. Owners should contact a Mirraco dealer for a free fork replacement, with information available at 888-431-7653 or the company and CPSC websites.
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