Sweet fundraiser travels from Aiken to Minnesota
Shelly Haller of Aiken coordinates a bake sale effort to raise money for her seriously ill sister in Minnesota. She has baked about 60 cakes with her son Billy’s help, generating nearly 1700 dollars as donors send both money and kind notes. Shelly hopes the scrapbook of donor photos will lift her sister’s spirits when they visit in July. Call 641-9617 by July 1 to order a cake or donate. contact J C Lexow at flexow aikenstandard.com.
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You want a speciality museum you pay for it
A reader argues a small city should fund museums only through private donations and warns against extra government costs. The letter cites local gas price comparisons, political bias in local coverage, Sunday alcohol sales, and support for African American cultural spaces as context for broader civic spending debates.
Readers vent about Bush era policies and war
A reader claims high gas prices and the Afghanistan war followed Bush’s presidency and calls for action. They accuse Bush of knowing about 9 11 and urge discussion via the Talkback hotline or email. Names are optional and comments may be edited for space and content.
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Aiken Standard Corrects May 31 Name Error
The correction notes that Sallie Foster is the mother of Charles Foster, owner of Southern Delights restaurant, and apologizes for the misspelling published Monday May 31.
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North Augusta Teen Dies After Single-Car Crash
Krystal Tawanna Johnson a 17 year old North Augusta High School rising senior died Sunday after being on life support since a single car crash on Storm Branch Road near Johnson Lakes. Authorities cited severe liver and lung trauma and said CHP investigations may yield results later this week.
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Equine Divine to open as horse themed gallery in Aiken
Equine Divine, a combined gallery and gift emporium focused on horses, opens later this summer in downtown Aiken. Owner Lydia del Rossi plans monthly equine art shows with fall grand opening headlined by artist Rick Garcia, alongside works from local artists.
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South Carolina House to vote on minibottle change
The South Carolina House plans a third vote today on minibottle legislation that would allow liquor licenses to sell drinks in containers sized as the General Assembly approves. The Senate has passed the bill, with critics warning of tax loss and fraud, while supporters seek clearer rules.
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