Idea to cut unemployment in Aiken sparks request to protect Social Security
A listener challenges wealthy Republicans to pledge not to cut Medicare and Social Security. The writer, a senior woman, argues against cuts and cites comments about Social Security for African-American seniors. Mentions Senators Graham and DeMint and Representatives Wilson and Duncan pledges on abortion and taxes.
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Stop This Drought Dance in Red Shoes Moonlight Campaign
Citizens urge women to wear red shoes and dance under the moon to halt drought. Organizers claim the ritual boosts spirits and awareness, with local groups promoting the event as a hopeful communal action.
Editorial Pressure Faces Gag Rule on GOP Criticism
A local editor defends free expression while readers urge harsher treatment of Republican figures amid political tensions. The letter reflects ongoing clashes over coverage and public dissent in the community.
Name calling in partisan flare up
The text attacks Democrats as losers and accuses them of attempting to hinder Republicans, reflecting a heated political opinion without presenting verifiable events or facts.
Aiken Regional Fires Emergency Doctors Sparks Community Outcry
Aiken Regional Medical Centers fires its emergency department doctors drawing concern from residents in Aiken County. Critics say the move harms public access to care and increases local unemployment. Community leaders urge clarity on patient impact and temporary coverage plans.
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Aiken
Aiken Regional
Aiken County
Readers react to gas prices and budget talk in Aiken
A letter to the Aiken Standard notes gas prices rising and questions the fervor for a balanced budget when Republicans were in power. The caller invites readers to share opinions via TalkBack hotline or mail.
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North Augusta student earns Governor's School for the Arts slot
Krissy Duches, a North Augusta High School band member, earned an alternate spot after February auditions but is headed to Greenville for the Governors School for the Arts. She plays flute and saxophone and participates in Gateway summer arts enrichment with twin sister Katie and others. Duches expressed excitement for higher level study and plans to focus on music, though she will miss her sister.
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Flute Talk
Governor’s School For the Arts
North Augusta
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Greenville
Dyches
Bill
Cynthia Dyches
Krissy
Katie
Kimberly
Anderson University
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Yellow Jacket Regiment
North Augusta High
Chuck Deen
Governor's School
Gateway
Allie Karlin
Aiken
Kendall Driscoll
Krissy Dyches
Governor's School of the Arts
Rotary governor urges sustained service and global aid
Dr. Gary Goforth, Rotary District 7750 governor, urged Aiken Rotary Club members to continue service to others and support humanitarian projects. He recalled sabbatical work in Afghanistan, mission trips to Honduras and Europe, and ongoing visits to clubs while promoting polio eradication and international humanitarian aid.
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Rob Novit
Aiken Rotary Club
Gary Goforth
Carmen Landy
Aiken
Shirley Brown
Aiken Rotary
J. David Jameson
Rotary District
Self Memorial Hospital
Greenwood
Goforth
South Carolina
Self Memorial
Cure International Hospital
Afghanistan
America
Honduras
Europe
Africa
Rotary
Aiken Sunrise Rotary Club
Sunrise
Joe Shields
Rotary 4 International
India
Indonesia
Central America
Multiple Guilty Pleas From Aiken Lexington Cases
Donnie Watson Jr. pleaded guilty to second degree burglary and first degree assault and battery for a 2010 home invasion and violence ending in a bloody lip. Sentenced to 10 years with 216 days served and five years probation with no contact with the victim. Jennifer Washington pleaded guilty to unlawful conduct toward a child after testing positive for marijuana while 26 weeks pregnant. four years with two years probation. Thomas Irwin pleaded guilty to second offense DUI after a northbound in a southbound collision on U.S. 1. three years and fines totaling 4 600 suspended to 90 days and 1 100 fine.
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Donnie Watson Jr
Kellogg Drive
Aiken
Watson
Jennifer Washington
Brandt Court
Juana
Washington
Thomas Irwin
Duffie Drive
Lexington
U.S. 1
North Augusta
Irwin
Storks & Corks event and activities lineup for Aug 6
The Silver Bluff Audubon hosts Storks and Corks on Aug 6 from 6 to 9 p.m. at $40. Youth and Senior Dance Company sessions run 4 to 7 p.m. National Day Out offers child ID, fingerprinting and a car seat clinic in the Target lot from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call numbers provided for details. auditions and the Fit 4 School Carnival also listed at USC Aiken Convocation Center.
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Silver Bluff
Fit 4
USC Aiken
Newcomers Club to meet August 9 at Newberry Hall
The Aiken Newcomers Club will meet August 9 starting at 11 a.m. at Newberry Hall with a business meeting to follow and lunch served at 11:30 a.m. The luncheon costs $14. Reservations and cancellations are due by noon August 4 at 643-9011.
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Aiken Newcomers
Newberry Hall
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