Public Figure Vacation Debate Sparks Online Backlash
A comment thread debates presidential travel with claims about Obama and Bush vacations. The writer argues presidents have right to travel, contrasting Bush's Crawford ranch ownership and costs with Obama. The exchange contrasts public interest and private leisure in presidential vacations.
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Cleaner ground without smokers would boost health
The note argues that eliminating smoking improves overall health and leaves the ground cleaner, imagining a healthier environment with fewer cigarette litter and smoke. It emphasizes personal and public benefits from reduced smoking activity.
Where Does the Money Go in State Spending
A resident criticizes state Medicaid cuts and argues funds are diverted. He contends governor pay, nonessential offices, and unaddressed road repairs drain millions. He urges pay raises for Social Security and questions 2015 decisions.
Rest in peace PhD bashing a bygone degree joke
A light editorial note laments an old joke about college degrees B S M S and Ph D while inviting readers to comment via TalkBack. Contact details include a phone number and email, with a note that readers names are optional and comments may be edited for space.
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First Tee of Aiken Nears First Anniversary
The First Tee program in Aiken near its first anniversary serving about 500 direct participants and 9300 in school programs. Executive Director Elizabeth Smith says the aim is life skills beyond golf. The program operates at Houndslake with 65 volunteers and minimal costs for families.
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Aiken Mall to Lose Catherine’s Plus Sizes and Dollar Tree
Catherine’s Plus Sizes by Target at Aiken Exchange will close for good Feb 23. The Dollar Tree in Aiken Mall will close its doors this Saturday, with signs noting 20 to 40 percent markdowns and no confirmed future plans for a replacement store.
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Aiken Standard Contact and Delivery Details
The Aiken Standard contact information includes 326 Rutland Drive Aiken SC 29802 phone numbers 648 2311 648 6052 and email addresses tobriant shunter shunter and editor staff. The paper is published daily by Aiken Communications Inc with Sunday Plus delivery dates listed for 2010.
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Local clubs scheduleDecember gatherings and sewing events
Purple Heart and Auxiliary meet at VFW Post 10601 at 1 p.m. Saturday for veterans and families. Aiken Sewing Guild Material Girls meet Monday at 10 a.m. at HarborChase with scarf program by Marge Mitchell. Carolina Pine Quilters meet Monday at 7 p.m. at Trinity Methodist for Landscape Applique. Aiken Newcomers Club hosts January 1 luncheon at Newberry Hall with Elliott Levy speaking and assigned seating. reservations by phone with separate last name ranges.
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Aiken
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Whiskey Road
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Aiken County
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Monday Winning Numbers for Local Games
The draw results list Pick 3 Midday 0 3 9, Pick 4 Midday 8 3 6 4, Pick 3 Evening 5 0 7, Pick 4 Evening 3 0 5 3, Palmetto Cash 5 sequence 5 8 10 14 35, with Multiplier 3.
Monday Winning Numbers From Local Lottery Draws
The results show Cash 3 Midday 1 2 9 and Cash 4 Midday 7 6 6 0. Five Midday 4 7 3 9 4, Cash 3 Evening 2 8 0, Cash 4 Evening 8 2 6 0, Five Evening 5 1 8 3 3, and Fantasy 5 22 17 18 10 25.
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