Reader letter defends MLK legacy and questions sign dispute
In a TalkBack letter, a reader defends Martin Luther King Jr. as a promoter of peace and equality, disputes claims of King leading riots, and urges informed honor while asking about local landmarks. The writer invites comments via hotline at 803 644 2384 or email.
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USC Aiken Dance Marathon Raises Funds for Children
Nearly 200 students filled the USC Aiken Convocation Center for a 16 hour dance marathon held during Homecoming week. Proceeds go to the Children’s Medical Center at MCG to fund equipment and activities for hospitalized children with stories shared by families and staff.
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Contact Details For Aiken Standard Readers Submissions
Readers may submit to the Aiken Standard via editorial email or call the newsroom at 644 2401. Managing Editor Michael Gibbons can be reached at 644 2381 and Tim O Briant at 644 2380 for information.
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North Augusta families mix fun with science at school event
At North Augusta Elementary School a student friendly trivia night and a Science Olympiad drew dozens of parents and kids. Cliff Bennett of Eagle 105.7 FM hosted the trivia and WRDW engineer Ed Elser coordinated an egg drop competition. First grader Iris Nichols built a 92 inch straw bridge. Yerbis Duniya crafted a pasta bridge. marshmallow and toothpick bridges also featured.
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Jean Taylor
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Oakwood Windsor Junior Lego Team Demonstrates Climate Project
Oakwood Windsor Elementary School third graders Kathryn Hall Johnna O Gassian and Mae Dorr present a Junior Lego exhibit on climate connections at a regional LEGO League event at Aiken Technical College. They explain climate versus weather and showcase a water storage center design and a rain plane concept for farming.
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Friday Lottery Numbers Drawn Across Games
Friday draws published include Pick 3 Midday 6 2 4 and Evening 9 0 3, Pick 4 Midday 6 0 0 5 and Evening 7 3 4 5, Palmetto Cash 5 29 21 35 31 34 with multiplier 2, Mega Match 6 5 8 30 37 11 36. Georgia Lottery adds Cash 3 Midday 4 9 8 Cash 4 Midday 6 0 5 Cash 3 Evening 1 9 3 Mega Millions 2 17 20 27 28 Mega Ball 7.
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