Stop Whining Asks for Self-Runded Enterprise
A pointed rebuke urges individuals to stop complaining about government promises and instead pursue entrepreneurship and self-reliance to create their own opportunities. The tone emphasizes personal accountability and practical effort over dependence.
Inappropriate Driving Incident at Kroger Parking Lot
A speaker apologizes for unsafe driving in a Pine Log Kroger lot and pledges to be more cautious and a better ambassador of Christ. The note thanks a veteran for service to the country.
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TV Sitcom Debate Highlights Viewer Reactions
The editorial note argues viewers should skip disliked shows rather than criticizing. It contrasts public debate over a domestic violence bill in South Carolina with personal media choices.
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South Carolina
Question on Letters to the Editor Contributors
The inquiry asks whether other writers besides Moses Mims submit letters to the editor. It seeks confirmation of additional names or multiple contributors in the letters column.
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Moses Mims
Airport comments on scans and passenger waits
A readers note urges airport scans to include MRIs and mammograms while passengers wait. Call the TalkBack line at (803) 644-2384 or email editorial aikenstandard com with brief comments. names are not required and comments may be edited for space and content.
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Corrections issued for Aiken County notices and show timing
The Aiken Standard corrects a Jan 6 story misreporting a rezoning vote on five acres along Silver Bluff Road and clarifies the Aiken Camellia Show timing at the Aiken Mall. The show runs 3 to 8 p.m. January 16 and 1 to 6 p.m. January 17. An attorney misidentification for Marcus Antonio Mitchell is corrected to Everett Ler.
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Not Guilty Verdict In Aiken Burglary Case
An Aiken man Albert Cave Jr. was found not guilty of first degree burglary by a 12 member jury after deliberating under an hour. Key palm print evidence was challenged as improper handling and the expert witness lacked required certification.
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Cave
Attorney General’s Office
Case
Billy Royster
Aiken Department of Public Safety
Royster
Aaron Walsh
Walsh
Clay Adams
Aiken County
Farley the horse and Heidi White forge enduring bond
Advanced eventer Heidi White recalls her 11 year partnership with Farley the British Thoroughbred gelding. She rode Farley in nine events including the 2006 World Equestrian Games and hopes for one more year and the 2010 world championships, noting the deep team effort with vets and blacksmiths.
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Farley
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Open Houses Planned at Seven Aiken Schools
The Aiken County Public School District will hold open house tours this Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon at seven schools including North Augusta High and Aiken High to discuss facility needs. Public input meetings on facility needs follow later in January at various sites and dates. RS-M High was added to the open houses due to potential new construction beside the high school and funding prospects.
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North Augusta High
Aiken High
Leavelle
McCampbell
Jackson
In Your Backyard Family Event at USCA Aiken Center
The Ruth Patrick Science Education Center hosts an educational open house on the USC Aiken campus Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Three presentations cover back yard pests native animals and a planetarium show titled In My Backyard. Reservations are due today with $7 per person or $25 for a family of four. Call 641-3313.
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USC Aiken
John Hutchens
Bill Hayes
Aiken
Ruth Patrick
Carol Smith
Aiken Standard Contact Info and Delivery Dates
The Aiken Standard details office hours and staff contacts for Tim O Briant Michael Gil and Scott B Hunter. It lists mailing address 326 Rutland Drive Aiken SC 29802 and customer service numbers plus EZ Pay rates and upcoming Sunday Plus delivery dates for 2009 including January 19 February 16 March 1 April 5 and more.
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County approves plans for front desk in county complex
County Council approves a in house project to install a customer service desk in the County Complex lobby. The desk will speed traffic flow, be staffed by 2 or 3 existing employees, and may include a payment drop box and live phone line. Project cost is estimated at 12 000 to 13 000 dollars.
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Aiken County
County Council
Clay Killian
Killian
ACP Youth Wing Monthly Meeting on Saturdays
The ACP Youth Wing invites teens from middle school through high school to a monthly session about community theater. Meetings are the second Saturday of each month from August to May in the ACP Black Box 1 to 2 30 p.m. New participants welcome with no registration fee. For information call 648 1438.
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