TalkBack readers weigh in on cable fiber and politics
Readers react to cable fiber optic workers and political divides. The letter discusses government workers, accountability, and media education, urging civility and noting the editor invites brief submissions while reserving rights to edit.
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Aiken County Councilman Misidentified in January Photo
The Aiken Standard regrets an error after identifying Councilman Andrew Siders incorrectly in a photograph on page 12A of the January 25 edition.
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Andrew Siders
Aiken
Lottery numbers spill from South Carolina and Georgia drawings
South Carolina midday Pick 3 7 6 9 and Pick 4 6 0 4 2. evening Pick 3 1 3 5 and Pick 4 1 7 3 2. Cash 5 18 20 28 34 37. Power Up 2. Georgia draws show Cash 3 midday 6 4 0. Cash 4 midday 1 3 3 2. Cash 3 evening 0 4 2. Cash 4 evening 7 8 6 9. Georgia Five midday 5 2 2 6 2. evening 9 13 15 26 40.
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Seattle's Island Chapter 7 case dismissed over improper creditor signatures
The involuntary Chapter 7 petition against Cedar Rock Holdings and Seattle's Island investors was dismissed by Chief U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Susan Barrett after creditors Stewart Construction W R Toole Engineers and CSRA Testing showed no debt owed. The petition allegedly lacked proper authority and signatures. A status conference is set for Feb 14 and a March 1 hearing will decide costs and sanctions.
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Todd Boudreaux
Cedar Rock Holdings, LLC
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Island Investors
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Cedar Rock
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Aiken Tech welder pursues a future in heavy metal arts
Tori Shekastehband credits her mother for guiding her to welding at Aiken Technical College. The 2016 South Aiken graduate embraced welding as both art and craft, earning a $1,000 scholarship among 122 recipients totaling over $114,600. She aims to turn hobby into a career, balancing shop time at her grandparents’ home and future certification steps.
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AAUW book sale moves to North Augusta this spring
The AAUW Books n Things fair relocates from Whiskey Road in Aiken to Riverfront Antique Mall in North Augusta at 5749 Jefferson Davis Highway. The sale runs March 3 from 9 am to 6 pm and March 4 from 9 am to 3 pm with hundreds of titles across genres and a café. Proceeds support local education initiatives at Aiken Technical College USC Aiken and partner groups.
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North Augusta
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Welding Club
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Lloyd Kennedy Charter School
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