Reader letters on discounts and road safety in Aiken
A reader urges more military discounts and broader bike friendly road upgrades. He thanks locals who aided after a deer collision near 302 and thanks helpers at Onday and Odell Weeks Park. He apologizes for a red truck incident at Richland Laurens corner. Call Talkback at 803 644 2384 or email editorial aikenstandard com.
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Aiken
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North Augusta man pleads guilty in 2004 Ashmore Drive shooting
Larry D. Jones Jr., 22, of Ashmore Drive, admitted murder in the Nov 2004 killing of Cameron D. Harris, 27. Sentencing set for Monday after a quick plea hearing. Harris died from a close-range chest wound. authorities call it an ongoing neighbor dispute.
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Fishfry fundraiser unites Lions Club and VFW in Aiken event
The Aiken Lions Club and VFW Post 10601 raised funds with a Friday fishfry serving about 40 dinners in the first hour. Volunteers, including Lorraine Morgan and Ed Danko, praised the turnout and the partnership, with proceeds supporting the VFW National Home, members in distress, and Coleman's Residential Care Home. Delma Drake noted over 200 tickets sold and hoped for an annual event.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars
Lorraine Morgan
VFW Women’s Auxiliary
Morgan
Ed Danko
VFW
Danko
Ron Price
Coleman
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Price
Nancy Knowles
Lions Club
Knowles
Lions
Delma Drake
Drake
Krystin Merrineauie
Ed Behm
Tenenbaum urges expansion of early childhood services
South Carolina Education Superintendent Inez Tenenbaum urged the General Assembly to expand early childhood programs after a court ruling highlighted their impact. About 32,000 four year olds are eligible for free or reduced lunch, but only 17,775 attend half or full day programs, with 6,000 in Head Start.
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S.C. General Assembly
Inez Tenenbaum
Tenenbaum
State Department
Pierce McNair
Aiken Standard Publisher Information and Mail Rates
Publishes details for Aiken Standard operations including contact for Scott B. Hunter, mailing address, and periodical postage. Lists multiple subscription and EZ Pay rates with a note on Sunday Plus delivery dates for 2005.
January Focus on Punctuality for Aiken City
Aiken announces January character focus: punctuality. Lottery results list Friday draws across multiple games including Pick 3 Midday 7 2 7 and Mega Millions 18 22 28 44 53 with Mega Ball 46, plus Cash 3 and Cash 4 outcomes.
Focus on You returns for Monday coverage in Aiken Standard
The Monday edition previews this weekend's conference championship games in the NFL and identifies teams headed to Super Bowl XL in Detroit. Sunday and Monday provide schedules, matchups, and implications for the title game.
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NFL
Detroit
Public Safety seeks 22 year old man on multiple warrants
Aiken Public Safety seeks Richard G. Bacon II 22 of Nautalis Drive on possession with intent to distribute marijuana within a half mile of a school and related warrants including failure to stop for a blue light and siren and reckless driving. Bacon is about 5 9 and 150 pounds. Also charged are 12 counts of indecent exposure against Shayvon K. Dobey on Aug 12 last year at Wesley Drive Beech Island. An Aiken woman Stephanie M. Ryans 22 was convicted on four counts of cruelty to children for conditions at a Bradley Lane residence where four children were left alone with roach infested food and expired canned goods.
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Nautalis Drive
Bacon
Aiken County
Bradley Lane
Stephanie M. Ryans
Public Safety
Maryann Burgess
Burgess
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