Bechtel praised for SRS safety, Westinghouse in rebid glare
Editorial commends Bechtel employees and management for excellent safety at SRS while accusing Westinghouse Washington Group International of taking credit with a full page ad. Calls for new SRS management and questions sheriff and Sen. Graham actions on immigration bill 1033.
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Editorial argues blame shifts in pregnancy drug use
The piece contends that responsibility for pregnant drug use is misplaced. It argues that the man who made an addict pregnant shares fault with the woman and challenges editorial bias that places all blame on the mother.
Flea market critique targets Montmorenci site
A reader condemns a local flea market as an eye sore in Montmorenci and urges its owner to clean up tear down and rebuild. The note praises Dr Mark Roberts a family doctor wishing him success in his new practice.
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Aiken City Council approves Checkers burger in town
Readers react to a local decision approving a Checkers burger restaurant on Whiskey Road citing congestion and tax money concerns. Call 803 648 2508 or email editorial to share comments, with readers’ names not required.
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Aiken SPCA Dog Wash Raises Funds At Cold Creek Nurseries
Volunteers hosted a dog wash fundraiser at Cold Creek Nurseries in Aiken drawing support from locals like Shirley Madison and Bob Bishop. Dogs received baths ears nails and owners enjoyed the sunny event while proceeds benefit the SPCA low cost spay and neuter program.
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Shirley Madison
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Aiken
Magee
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Jessica Hannah
Silver Bluff Animal Hospital Animal Tech
Linda Strojan
Cold Creek
H. Odell Weeks
Ben Baugh
Champ
Christopher Strojan
Graham Barnhugh
Margaret Funk
Podiatrist Develops Cytokine Based Wound Treatment
Aiken physician Dr. Mackie J. Walker reports a cytokine based therapy extracted from platelets speeds healing of diabetic ulcers and pressure sores. In early studies, wounds healed about 90 percent in eight weeks with 50 percent improvement over 12 weeks. Patent filings are pending and larger multi center trials are planned after market release.
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Carolina Pediatric Medical Associates
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Willie James Padgett
Suzanne Stone
Sstone
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Economic details of the Aiken Standard subscription rates
The notice lists mailing addresses and contact details for the Aiken Standard and provides extensive subscription pricing for Daily and Sunday, Weekends, EzPay, and out of county mail options along with discount rates and payment terms.
Aiken Sets July Gentleness as City Character Trait
The city of Aiken identifies gentleness as its character trait for July. Lottery results for Saturday include Pick 3 Midday 7 1 9, Pick 4 Midday 8 3 3 7, Pick 3 Evening 5 4 1, Pick 4 Evening 4 7 1 7, Powerball 8 32 33 41 50 with Powerball 22 and Powerplay 5.
Breyer Horse 4-H Club Forms in Aiken County
The 4-H Breyer Horse Club met at the Aiken County Agricultural Services Center to foster equine interest and education. Regina Witters led the session sharing how Breyer model horses sparked her lifelong involvement, with members learning breed variety, ownership responsibilities, and safety in a friendly environment. All are invited including new and current 4-H members, parents, and volunteers. For info call 649-6297 ext 113.
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Ebay
Mid-Atlantic
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Corrections and Clarifications Policy Update
The Aiken Standard offers a daily Corrections and Clarifications space to fix errors and misleading information. Readers may report factual mistakes by contacting editors Mike Gibbons or Jeff Wallace by phone or email.
Vacation Pictures Submissions Wanted for Day in the Life Page
Readers are invited to send vacation photos and describe where they went and what they did. Forms are available at the Aiken Standard office or on the paper's website and must be mailed or hand delivered to 326 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801. For questions call Michael Gibbons at 644-2381.
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