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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 2015
Page
3
A reader letter page raises concerns about fireworks enforcement, building height, downtown development, and the Confederate relic room. The writer criticizes officials, highway potholes, and litter while praising a fireworks display in Augusta and questioning Nikki Haley’s decisions on arts funding and the Confederate flag.
Readers may call the TalkBack line at 803-644-2384 or email editorial aikenstandard.com to leave comments. Names are optional and will not be published. comments should be brief and may be edited for space and content.
National attention for Savannah River National Laboratory innovations highlights BioTiger a biocatalyst that cleans oil residues and reduces heavy metals, licensed to Opportunities Group in Aiken. A second titanium-based antimicrobial shows promise for healthcare, suppressing bacteria in dental and medical applications.
More than 100 people attended the Friends of the Aiken County Historical Museum Ice Cream Social on Newberry Street. Five ice cream flavors from Flanigan's were served with toppings and popcorn. President Jim Eanes said the event thanked Friends members and encouraged new memberships at the $2.50 entry. The group supports the museum with artifact purchases, furniture, landscaping, and projects.
Upside of Downs hosts the fifth annual Grayson's Shiners Golf Tournament at Woodside Plantation on August 8 to benefit Upside of Downs and its Buddy Walk. Grayson Phillips, age 9, is the event figure, with 31 teams registered and more sponsors needed. the walk will occur at USC Aiken in October to support families affected by Down syndrome.
A benefit for Upside of Downs will be held at Woodside Plantation on Saturday August 8 with a 1 PM shotgun start. Entry is 75 per person or 300 for a four person team, captain's choice format, mulligans and raffle tickets available, sponsorships welcome with 100 minimum. Registration closes July 31 and dinner follows with trophies. Contact Ken Phillips or William Todd to sign up.
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