Skating Park Praised For All Children Noted Against Museum
A reader defends the skating park as a safe, inclusive space for children of all races while critiquing a black history museum as race-centric. The letter urges politicians to address rising utility rates amid local concerns.
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Black History Museum
Banksia
Clean Two Notch Road in Aiken Prompted by Dirt Complaint
A resident reports dirt on Two Notch Road in Aiken and urges city officials to clean the route. The writer notes ongoing road use despite horses leaving the area and warns city authorities to address the condition.
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Two Notch Road
Aiken
Viewpoints on TV, water shutoffs, and public duties
A reader criticizes modern sitcom depictions of parents, urges parental awareness of youth programming, and argues water should not be cut off during heat advisories. The letter calls for policy changes to protect households with children elderly or animals and invites further comment via Talkback.
Power on display at tractor pull
Aiken Antique Power Association hosted an Antique Tractor and Street Truck Pull on Chime Bell Church Road Saturday. About 35 entries competed in multiple weight classes from 3000 to 12500 pounds as fans and drivers emphasized luck, track conditions, and balance for success.
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Aiken Antique Power Association
Chime Bell Church Road
David McGahee
Richard Williamson
Salley
Williamson
Big John
Richard
Ricky Williamson
John
Ricky
Red International Harvesters
John Deeres
White Plains
Red Country
Jimmy Holger
St. Matthews
Holger
Sam Thomas
Ginny Southworth
Greg Price
Bella Cucina Trattoria Opens With Traditional Italian Options
Bella Cucina Trattoria debuts offering Italian regional dishes and New York style pizza with stromboli and calzone. Owner Ed DeFelice Jr. and GM Ed DeFelice III describe menus designed for variety and repeat visits. A Chef's Table option for groups of six to eight, booking required. Grand opening planned for late August at 1055 Pine Log Road after Fazoli's space.
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Bella Cucina Trattoria
New York
Ed DeFelice Jr
Defelice
Ed DeFelice III
Pine Log Road
Fazoli’s
Aiken Standard Pricing Details and Contact Information
The notice outlines subscription rates for Daily and Sunday editions, Weekend carrier and EzPay options, plus out of county mail rates. It lists contact numbers for the publisher Scott B. Hunter and separate newsroom lines. Addresses and office hours are provided for the Aiken Standard in Aiken South Carolina.
City of Character July Gentleness Theme
Aiken announces July as the city character trait Gentleness. Lottery results listed include Pick 3 Midday 5 0 5, Pick 4 Midday 2 7 5 3, Pick 3 Evening 9 5 6, Pick 4 Evening 7 9 4 0, Powerball 8 14 35 38 46 with Powerball 24 and Powerplay 5. Cash 3 Midday 0 1 3, Cash 4 Midday 6 4 5 6, Cash 3 Evening 4 4 5, Cash 4 Evening 7 7 3 6, Fantasy 5 35 39 30 14 8, LottoSouth 34 43 28 39 14 19.
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Aiken
Cash
Fantasy
LottoSouth
United Way aids over 2000 students with school supplies
United Way of Aiken County launches the School Tools program for the 2005 school year aiding more than 2,000 students. With 11,000 eligible children in free or reduced lunch programs, applications were available in May and pick up runs Aug 1 to Aug 5 at several locations. Partners include City of Aiken, ACTS, and Our Lady of the Valley.
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United Way of
Aiken County
School Tools
Graniteville Recreation Center
Ridge Spring Town Hall
Community Ministry of
North Augusta
New Ellenton Civic Center
Aiken First Presbyterian Church
Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Center
Chris Slaughter
United Way
Slaughter
United Way of Aiken County, Inc
City of
Corrections Policy Note at Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard invites readers to report factual errors in local and world coverage. Call Mike Gibbons or Jeff Wallace or email editorial at the newspaper to set the record straight.
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Aikenstandard
Aiken
Aiken County
South Carolina
Mike Gibbons
Jeff Wallace
Aikenstandard.com
Portraits of the Past photo submissions sought in Aiken
Readers invited to submit historical photos of Aiken County for display. Forms available at the Aiken Standard office or online, with mailing or hand delivery to 326 Rutland Drive, Aiken SC. For questions call Michael Gibbons at 644-2381.
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Aiken Communications Inc
P.O. Box
Rutland Drive
Aiken
S.C
Aiken County
Aiken Standard
Aikenstandard. Com
Michael Gibbons
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