Editorial argues against religious displays in public meetings
A letter criticizes council and school board meetings for religion in public life. It calls for separation of church and state, notes no religious test for office, and points out that In God We Trust was added to money in the 1950s.
Rising sea levels and public safety concerns provoke reader comments
Readers criticize climate skepticism and government regulation while lamenting crime near the Public Safety HQ. The letter asks for public input via the TalkBack hotline and email, noting comments may be edited for space.
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Aiken Wins Municipality Award for Crosland Park Project
The City of Aiken received its 18th Municipal Achievement Award in Charleston for the Crosland Park renovation in the public service category. City officials praised staff and council for advancing the project to refurbish homes, offer homeowner grants up to 20000 dollars, and provide life skills classes to support ownership over rent.
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Flags at half staff in Aiken for fallen South Carolina soldier
Local flags were lowered Tuesday in Aiken in memory of U S Army Captain Michael P. Cassidy of Simpsonville who died in Iraq. Cassidy, a medic with Fort Stewart, died June 17 in Mosul from non combat injuries. His funeral was held at Arlington National Cemetery.
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Contact options for letter submissions and newsroom details
The Aiken Standard lists phone and email contacts for newsroom staff including Managing Editor Michael Gibbons and Sports Editor Cammee Chaffman. It notes typical office hours, submission methods, and mail delivery details, plus subscription rates and Sunday delivery dates for 2010.
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Reusing County Complex deemed costlier than new build
McMillan Pardan Smith Architecture concludes renovating the Aiken County Complex would add about 2.93 million dollars to the project cost and raise annual operating expenses by 53 thousand. The firm notes extensive gutting and code updates would be required if reused. County officials plan to start detailed design soon as a new build remains under consideration.
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City of Character Aiken July Winning Numbers
Aiken reports daily Georgia Lottery results for July including Pick 3 Midday 0 1 8 Pick 4 Midday 1 0 5 9 Pick 3 Evening 7 6 0 Pick 4 Evening 2 1 9 9 Palmetto 5 numbers 8 22 26 30 33 with Multiplier 2 Mega Millions 12 18 28 36 43 Mega Ball 19 Mega Plier 3 Cash 4 Midday 156 Cash 3 Evening 6 8 2 Cash 4 Evening 4 7 4 0 Fantasy 5 38 33 14 1 2
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