Kudos to Houndstake volunteers on hot golf day
Readers praise Houndstake helpers offering cold towels to golfers enduring triple digit heat while playing a tough course. Complaints arise about road plans, Independence Day reads, pet heat safety, teen curfews, and thanks to Betsy’s Diner and Reid's deli staff for friendly service.
Thief of Hats Triggers Restaurant Hat Worries
A witty remark notes people wear hats in restaurants to guard against hat theft, reflecting a humorous take on sharing space and personal property. The comment underscores the social habit of keeping hats on to prevent loss.
Blues Brothers photo sparks call for feedback
A photo featuring J. David Jameson and Buzz Rich as the Blues Brothers drew praise and prompts readers to share opinions. Call the Talk Back line at (803) 644-2384 or email editorial aikenstandard.com with their messages.
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Fragmented Local Notice From Aiken Standard Reader Lines
Fragmented OCR text from Aiken Standard volunteers section includes contact notes and strings about cats and reader submissions. The readable facts mention a Prone address 5326 Rustad Drive and phone numbers 648-2311 and 203 040-2311 with questions about news and cat concerns.
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Breezy Hill water access easements advance in county
Aiken County Council approved the second reading of an ordinance conveying 30 foot ingress and egress easements to Breezy Hill Water and Sewer Co for access to a booster pump station serving Bridgestone's new tire plant on Old Vaucluse Road. A third reading is set for July 10.
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Old Vaucluse Road
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New USC Aiken chancellor meets with student leaders
New USC Aiken chancellor Dr. Sandra Jordan met with 10 student leaders at the Pickens-Salley House on her first day. SGA president Tripp Warrick led the meeting, with Jordan stepping back to let him run it. Several leaders discussed campus collaboration, leadership development, and ways to engage students and improve communication among faculty, students, and administrators. The SGA will host a welcome reception for Jordan in August.
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Warrick
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Billis
Hall
Thomas Lundeen
Jessie Corbin
E.C. Hevel
Roberto Aragon
Christan Torres
Robert Murphy
Eaden Ellison
Murphy
Corbin
Silver Bluff High School
Corbin Saia
Charmaine Wilson
Torres
SGA
Hoto
Rob Movit
Aiken High band to march in Fourth of July parade in DC
Aiken High School band travels to Washington DC to perform in a Fourth of July parade. Students and parents faced travel disruptions from a summer storm but secured hotel accommodations in Alexandria. Logan Murray will perform taps at the Arlington National Cemetery ceremony.
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Westberry
Washington
Alexandria
Logan Murray
Murray
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Library of Congress
U.S. Supreme Court
Smithsonian
National Symphony Orchestra
Denise Holley
Aiken
AHS
Midland Valley High School
Local events July schedule includes horseman workshop and museum talks
Boots, Brides and Britches hosts a horseman workshop July 10 from 7 to 9 pm with live demonstration, expert feed Q A and door prizes. Augusta Museum of History Brown Bag History Series July 11 at 12 30 pm features Sul Bottomley on Titleholder's Tournament history in Augusta. free for members, 3 for nonmembers, bring lunch. Aiken Master Gardener Lunch Box Lecture July 16 at noon at Trinity United Methodist Church features George Montgomery on Controlling Pests Safely using Integrated Pest Management. Call 649 6297 ext 122 for more information.
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Sul Bottomley
Augusta
Aiken
Trinity United Methodist Church
Whiskey Road
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