Pothole Plan Sought as Depot Rip-off Debate Echoes
Residents demand funds redirected from alleged Train Depot rip-off to road work. Citizens urge pothole repairs to improve visitor experience and local streets, arguing money should serve tangible, visible public needs.
Flu vaccine access expands beyond pregnant women and children
As vaccine availability grows many clinics advertise flu shots for all adults including seniors. Health officials note eligibility is not limited to pregnancy or childhood and emphasize checking local providers for dosage and scheduling.
Frustration Stirs Over Drug Tests and Disability Claims
Comments suggest a belief that those on disability may be using drugs and that failing drug tests is inevitable. The speaker downplays the testing process and predicts widespread failures. The remarks imply skepticism about medication use and policy effectiveness.
Parents Responsible for Their Children, Not Taxpayers
Opinion urging at home responsibility for child care. The author argues parents must rely on themselves rather than county or taxpayer support, stating children are the parents' duty.
Car Vandalism Incident Tied to Obama Sticker
A driver reports vandalism targeting their vehicle over an Obama bumper sticker. The instance is presented as a clash over free speech in a charged political environment.
Genius judge confronts jail for court costs
Report notes a man with child support deducted from earnings was jailed over unpaid court costs. The incident centers on a judge described as “genius” by some and criticized by others for leveraging incarceration over financial obligations.
Aiken High Prioritizes Gym Over School Needs
The statement questions Aiken High's planning as it built an upscale gym while neglecting a new school. It argues the district should have addressed educational facilities first before investing in athletic amenities.
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Utilities seek 9.5 percent rate hike amid Obama rules
The piece argues electric firms seek a 9.5 percent rise to cover costs of new environmental regulations. It claims seniors be told to keep indoors warm. It notes Canada’s nut free zones on planes and invites reader feedback via the TalkBack hotline and email.
Students prep for robotics tourney at Aiken Tech College
Fifth grade students from J D Lever Elementary gear up for a regional First Robotics Lego League competition at Aiken Technical College on Saturday. Fourteen teams will compete as part of a restructured regional event with schools across Aiken. The Lever team also did a traffic themed research project around East Pine Log Road and Millbrook Kennedy area to propose safe transit ideas.
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Suspects Charged in Death in Aiken County
two suspects were captured in Montmorenci for murder and accessory after the fact to murder Murray 21 of Aiken charged with murder of James Gibson 21 of Easley Brissey 20 of Easley charged as accessory after the fact detectives tracked them from Andrews Circle to capture them with praise from Sheriff Hunt
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Writing camp for fourth graders in Aiken County
Aiken writers host a one day free workshop for fourth grade students on February 13 at the Aiken Historical Museum from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pre registration is required and students must be accompanied by an adult. Three authors will attend and there is a deadline for teacher registrations.
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Contact Information and Submissions for Aiken Standard
The notice provides newsroom phone number 644 2401 and emails for editorial submissions. It lists Managing Editor Michael Gibbons at 644 2381 and staff emails, plus general address and circulation contact details for the Aiken Standard. It includes delivery rates and dates for Sunday Plus subscribers in 2009.
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Thursday Lottery Winning Numbers Report
Thursday draws list multiple games with numbers for Pick 3 and Pick 4 across Midday and Evening sessions. Also shown are Palmetto Cash 5 and Cash 3 4 9 5 1 game results along with a Fantasy 5 set.
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