Residents oppose large housing project near Chukker Creek road
A letter from a county resident questions a 270 home development at the end of Chukker Creek road citing worsening traffic on Whiskey Road and impact on current residents. The writer also objects to leaves being burned near Dougherty Road and notes limited garbage pickup for bagged leaves.
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Elvis Impersonator Sparks Buzz at Mi Rancho in Clearwater
A reader reports seeing a top Elvis impersonator named David Lee at Mi Rancho in Clearwater. The letter also discusses senior discounts in Aiken, a barking dog issue, and a white noise machine from Brookstone as a solution. Readers may call or email comments to the Aiken Standard.
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Democrats push precinct leadership to rebuild Aiken County base
Aiken Democrats rally about 30 supporters as leaders seek two to eight volunteers per precinct to drive voter registration for the June primary and November election. They aim to mobilize a 7 600 name voter database and revive party appeal amid GOP gains.
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John Brecht
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Antiques talk warns buyers to spot fakes at Aiken event
Edgefield dealer John Kemp told how to distinguish real 1740 to 1840 furniture from reproductions using signs of wear, tool marks, and construction details. He urged audience to learn, attend shows, and ask questions as the Antiques in the Heart of Aiken events approach with an appraisal fair upcoming.
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Sstone
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Aiken’s January Trait and Drawn Lottery Results
The city highlights punctuality as its character trait for January. Winning numbers reported include Pick 3 Midday 8 5 7, Pick 4 Midday 5 4 1 9, Pick 3 Evening 7 0 6, Pick 4 Evening 1 3 8 4, Cash 3 Midday 7 8 3, Cash 4 Midday 3 5 8 4, Cash 3 Evening 7 7 3, Cash 4 Evening 5 2 2 9, and Fantasy 5 18 2 23 1 6.
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North Augusta Citizen of the Year named at chamber event
Gordon Farmer and Augusta Concrete Block co founder was honored as North Augusta Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year for 2005 at a packed annual meeting Rep. Greshman Barrett delivered the keynote. Farmer, age 85, thanked his church and family as he celebrated his long years in North Augusta. Barrett spoke on immigration, biometrics, tax reform, and hydrogen energy prospects.
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