Ten Commandments and Fahrenheit 9/11 Debate in Aiken
A letter condemns censorship of Fahrenheit 9/11 in Aiken arguing for freedom of religion and expression. The writer criticizes local Republicans and a 25-year-old critic, calls for viewing the film locally, and questions front page military marriage coverage as liberal bias.
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Aiken
Augusta
Continuation of Story Not On Page 12A Aiken Standard
A reader reports that a continuation of a story labeled not on page 12A appeared on page 10A in the July 3 edition. The letter invites readers to share comments via Talkback hotline or email, noting names will not be published.
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Two men sought after EB Games theft and assault
Aiken Public Safety searches for two suspects after a monitor and two X-Box controllers were stolen from EB Games on Whiskey Road. An employee tackled one thief, took a beating, and witnesses saw a dark red 1990s Jeep Cherokee flee. Police seek tips. call 642-7620.
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Aiken
VOICE remains a food pantry in Warrenville after downsizing
The Valley Outreach Interfaith Center now operates in a compact two story warehouse on Augusta Road Warrenville since April 2003. It serves Aiken from Vaucluse to Beech Island offering clothes furniture household items and food with limited medicine and utilities aid. Volunteers are scarce and recruitment is ongoing with a phone contact and address at 1469 Augusta Rd Langley SC 29834.
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Valley Outreach Interfaith Center
Bath Mill
Augusta Road
Warrenville
Aiken
Vaucluse
Beech Island
Geneva Greene
VOICE
Greene
Augusta Rd
Langley
Erin Brooks
Ebrooks
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Kittens Drive Need at Aiken SPCA Adoptions
The Aiken SPCA reports a surge in kitten intake with 45 under five months in shelter or foster care. A 2-for-1 adoption offer runs through August, including vaccines and spaying neutering. Adoptions at Petsmart on Whiskey Road Saturdays and Sundays.
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Aiken Spca
Leanne Falkingham
Aiken
Falkingham
SPCA
Petsmart
Whiskey Road
Wire Road
Fireworks boom on Fourth draws big sales at stand
George Peterson reports a strong Independence Day business at his East Pine Log Road fireworks stand. He notes Sunday July 4 and Monday off boosted sales, including $600 six foot Big Bang packages, 500 gram shells, and plans for contract displays year round.
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George Peterson
East Pine Log Road
Peterson
Philip Lord
Big Boom
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