Grocery prices rise despite fuel costs concerns
A reader voice questions continuing grocery price inflation and calls for consumer action while asking why costs stay high. The letter invites comments via TalkBack and email to the Aiken Standard, noting reader names are optional and edits may occur for space.
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Corrections: Garcias mixup over sex charge debunked
A 30 year old man Antonio A Garcia arrested on Bettis Academy Road is not the sex crime suspect. He cleared of the charge but detained for illegal presence and faces deportation. The Aiken Standard acknowledges reporting errors and outlines correction procedures.
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New director leads growth at Child Advocacy Center of Aiken
Gayle Lofgren, a five year board member and former school district therapist, has become director of the Child Advocacy Center in Aiken. The center, opened in 2008 at Greenville Street, provides forensic interviews medical exams and counseling for abused children. The facility features a calming front room and a pet therapy dog Peaches. The center aims to expand prevention efforts and secure sustainable funding to support ongoing operations and staff.
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NWTF Hosts Wheel in Outdoor Fun Day at Edgefield HQ
A NWTF Wheelin Sportsmen event at Edgefield hosted 53 participants with disabilities for archery fishing and air gun shooting plus a retriever dog demo. The U S Forest Service stocked the pond and sent 15 volunteers aiding this free day of accessible outdoor activities.
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Aiken Standard contact details and service notes
Contact and staff details for the Aiken Standard include newsroom phone 644 2401 and Managing Editor Michael Gibbons 644 2381. Addresses and hours for editorial staff, publication schedule, and subscription rates are listed.
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ATC launches fast track for radiation protection techs
Aiken Technical College partners with Savannah River Nuclear Solutions to offer a fast track certificate for radiation protection technicians. SRS funds 200000 over two years. first class starts next month with August graduates by June 2010. Eligibility requires an associate or bachelor degree in a science field.
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Free foreclosure clinic offered at Odell Weeks Center
A mortgage default and foreclosure clinic runs at the H Odell Weeks Activities Center on August 15 from 9 to 11 a.m. and September 19 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Paul Shore and Kate Tuttle of Aiken lead the program to help homeowners facing foreclosure with solutions. Call 888 320 0350 or visit www ForeclosureHelpforSC org to register.
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