Expensive dentistry blocks appointment access
A speaker laments rising upfront costs for dental care with quoted $400 to $500 deposits. The frustration centers on inability to secure care without large payments, expressing concern about national trends toward money dependence.
Widen Hitchcock Parkway Sparks Tax Debate
Resident on Hitchcock Parkway says road widening is needed but warns higher taxes may be rejected. Concerns focus on funding and cost to homeowners amid proposed improvements.
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Voter ID rules and past voting age spark reader comments
A reader defends voter ID cards and criticizes complaints about President Obama while noting personal frustration with past presidents. The message also reports missing diamond earrings near the Shoppes on Richland Quiznos area on July 15 and requests return via the TalkBack hotline or email. Readers should include no names and accept edits for space.
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Aiken Standard corrects multiple errors in recent editions
The paper notes corrections to air times for America’s Got Talent and to the Cemetery Club performances. It also clarifies that the SRS Citizens Advisory Board July meeting will be open to the public and provides contact directions for reporting factual errors.
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Stuff the Bus drives aid for Aiken students
United Way of Aiken County kicks off School Tools and Stuff the Bus to supply low income students in the Aiken School District. Volunteers staffed Walmart booths at Whiskey Road Richland Avenue and Knox Avenue North Augusta collecting supplies and donations for distribution to Aiken County schools.
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Citizens Advisory Board to vote on SRS fuel storage stance
The Citizens Advisory Board will decide next week whether to oppose storing spent fuel at Savannah River Site. The two day public meeting opens Monday with updates from all committees and ends Tuesday with a vote on dry storage and the budget related cleanup stance.
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CAB Board Meeting In North Augusta July 22 and 23
The CAB board will hold meetings at the North Augusta Community Center 495 Brookside Ave. North Augusta on July 22 starting at 1 p.m. and July 23 starting at 8 30 a.m. Agendas available by email to srscitizensadvisoryboardsrs.gov.
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MOX layoff notices spread as budget cuts loom
Layoff warnings go to Shaw AREVA MOX Services workers as Congress omits funds for the MOX plant in Obama's budget request. The project is about 60 percent complete, with GAO estimating a $3 billion overrun to $7.7 billion total.
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North Augusta High appoints John Murphy principal
John Murphy, the new principal at North Augusta High School, currently serves as principal at Paul Knox Middle School. He will replace Todd Bornscheuer, who was named principal of H E McCracken Middle School in Bluffton Beaufort County.
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Tax free weekend for school items Aug 2 to 4
The South Carolina Department of Revenue announces the annual Sales Tax Holiday for school items from August 2 at 12:01 a.m. to August 4 at midnight. Exempt items include clothing footwear school supplies and computers while jewelry cosmetics eyewear and furniture are not exempt. a full list is on the SCTax site.
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