Bicycle trail debate and crime concern raise questions in Aiken
The letter argues a Hayne Avenue bicycle path is useless without connections and warns about safety risks for USC Aiken students crossing busy roads. It suggests a rural route with miles of light traffic instead. It also notes a dog cruelty case and critiques lenient punishments, asks what kind of country we are.
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Movie ticket prices then and now spark reader reaction
A note on inflation contrasts 1975 movie prices of 2.75 dollars with today's 20 dollar San Francisco tickets. Readers are invited to comment via TalkBack at 803-644-2384 or email editorial aikenstandard.com. Names are optional and may be edited for space.
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Correction notice clarifies museum lecture and animal services
The Aiken County Historical Museum says one ticket suffices for the Living on the Go lecture series on Ai ken history. Aiken Standard correction notes City of Aiken Animal Control houses animals at the SPCA Albrecht Center and runs its own program, and SPCA Spay and Neuter Clinic operates at 30 percent capacity per Barbara L Nelson.
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SRS Seeks Big Turnout for Free Tours of Site
The Savannah River Site invites residents to tour its historic and current facilities with more than 20 tours planned this year. Tours run 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. and may include wildlife sightings across the 300 square mile site. Reservations open online at www.srs.gov/general/tour/public.htm or by calling 803-952-9472. 18 plus U.S. citizens may book up to two seats per transaction.
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Christ Central hosts prayer breakfast in Graniteville
Graniteville residents gathered at Christ Central Hope Center for a sunrise prayer breakfast focused on families communities education commerce government media and church. Organizers described the event as a unifying effort across Ridge Spring North Augusta and beyond with plans to use Hope Center for GED training culinary arts and job opportunities.
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First Providence Baptist Church
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Republican Club to host Attorney General Wilson
The Aiken Republican Club invites members to a January 21 luncheon at Newberry Hall featuring Attorney General Alan Wilson. He will discuss ObamaCare exchanges, King v Burwell, Obama’s executive order on illegal immigrants, and the Bobby Harrell case. Reservations by January 19, $15 for members $20 for nonmembers.
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Community chili cook-off to aid youth group
The Rev Wayne Whaley hosts a chili cook-off at Rocky Springs Baptist Church on January 17 from 11 am to 1 pm to raise funds for the church youth group. Entry is 10, awarded prizes 75, 40, and 25 plus trophies. Info via 803-645-9020 or prohrdude69 yahoo com.
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