Gun violence sparks debate on gun clubs leadership roles
The writer questions how an individual can feel entitled to shoot. They urge gun groups to address the issue in meetings and discourage unarmed violence, suggesting leadership roles could pressure members toward better behavior.
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Hypocrisy and Critique of Atheist Joy Claims
The speaker questions a self described Christian author who judges atheists for destroying joy. The message argues atheists often avoid public belief to escape Christian hostility and mentions secular charities as alternatives to Christian aid.
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Democrats in Congress Represent the People
A political observation notes that many House Democrats skipped reading the Constitution because they had already read it. The message contrasts Democratic representation with Republicans whom the speaker says represent corporations, urging a change in attitude toward Democrats.
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Death panels claim sparks heated letters to editor
The Jan 10 opinion by Cal Thomas accusing Obama’s health plan of lies prompts readers to respond via TalkBack hotline or email. The Aiken Standard notes comments may be edited for space and content and that readers' names need not be published.
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Three arrested on drug charges after Barn Owl Road raid
Aiken County deputies arrested Joshua Mace and Jesse Quarles both of 1285 Barn Owl Road and Christie Barton of 109 Project Road Warrenville after a search warrant turned up narcotics. The two month narcotics probe led to purchases and seizures of marijuana at the residence. Sheriff Hunt praised the crackdown.
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Engineer brings instruments to life through community program
Scott Ferguson, an engineer and jazz rock musician, repairs saxophones and other instruments for Aiken APAG's Instruments in the Attic project. Volunteers including Ferguson evaluate and fix brass and strings, donating refurbished gear to county schools to sustain music programs. He leads a recurring band scene at The Willcox and aims to keep music alive amid tight funding.
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City OKs sales tax allocation to SPCA
Aiken City Council unanimously voted to fund animal control through the SPCA with money from the renewed 1-cent sales tax. The plan calls for purchasing land owned by the City for a new SPCA facility, keeping a 20 year city partnership with the nonprofit.
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Enthusiasm Becomes January Character Trait For City
The January monthly feature for Aiken highlights Enthusiasm as the city’s character trait. Lottery results show Thursday draws across Pick 3 Pick 4 Palmetto Cash 5 Power-Up and more with several numbers listed for midday and evening sessions.
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