County workers lack proper training in many positions
Editorial criticizes Aiken County employees for insufficient training while noting a USC Aiken program charging seniors $10 through the Office of Continuing Education to teach how to download free e books from the library. The writer argues such services should be free and highlights other events from Jan 5.
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Call for bypass widening and safer travels on Hitchcock Parkway
Readers urge quicker bypass expansion to reduce delays and enforce safer speeds. They recount slow driving on the bypass and demand real traffic improvements while noting construction and long-term plans. Also included are comments on underage drinking notices and a missing dog, Bear, with contact details for tips.
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Juilliard in Aiken concert moved to St Johns UMC
The Jan 9 issue mislisted Juilliard in Aiken's Trinity Wall Street Choir March 13 venue. The correct location is St. Johns United Methodist Church. The Aiken Standard invites readers to report errors to Melissa Hanna at 803-644-2364 or editorial@aikenstandard.com.
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Palace Malice Begins 4-Year-Old Campaign with Florida Work
Palace Malice, the 2013 Aiken Trained Horse of the Year, returned to the worktab in Florida with a three furlong breeze in 37.30 at Palm Meadows. Trainer Todd Pletcher said the son of Carlin looks in great form and is pointed to an allowance race at Gulfstream in February and possibly the Grade 2 New Orleans Handicap at Fair Grounds on March 29.
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University Theatre auditions for Chapter Two draw crowds
The University Theatre Players announce auditions for Neil Simon comedy Chapter Two in the O Connell Theatre Etherredge Center at 6 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. Open to the public with no experience required. Four roles exist for two men and two women. Call 803 641 3327 or email jackbusca.edu for details.
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Aiken Public Safety invites public to Safe Communities session
Aiken Public Safety hosts the Aiken Safe Communities Cultivating Community event on February 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Smith-Hazel Recreation Center. The free program features sessions on mental health and community gardens with lunch, door prizes, and a call for neighborhood leaders to participate.
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Anthony to Speak to Aiken Democrats on Education Post
Michael Anthony, Democratic candidate for state superintendent of education and state representative from Union since 2003, will address the Aiken County Democratic Party at the Aiken County Council Building today at 7 p.m. He coached high school football and is now retired. State Superintendent Mick Zais, a Republican elected in 2010, will not seek a second term.
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