Statement on faith and views of homosexuality
A speaker argues that sexuality is not a choice and cites biblical law. They claim education does not change this, say God would not create people for hell, and emphasize Christians must follow God's word excluding homosexuality. They reject labeling homosexuals as trash and foresee accountability to God.
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Customer asks about missing weekly coupons in newspaper
The reader reports they did not receive the usual weekly coupons this week or last week and asks where the coupons are, expressing appreciation for them.
Boardwide Support Cites Roberson Values Over Time
A longtime supporter urges the district board to uphold Robersons values as an employee and praises Dr John Bradley while noting concerns about intimidation among staff and the importance of Dr Robersons expertise in the school system. The writerAffirmes Robersons ties to Aiken County Public Schools and stresses his commitment beyond race.
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Aiken SPCA seeks support for spay and neuter program
Readers urge county council to back the Aiken SPCA spay and neuter initiative. Avondale Mills workers worry about jobs as animal control funding remains limited. A fire department delay at Graniteville prompts questions about response times. Call or email with comments to the Aiken Standard.
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Aiken Training Track eyed for barn upgrades
Aiken Training Track representatives appeared before the City of Aiken Design Review Board with preliminary plans to tear down aging barns and rebuild new stables to attract more equine business. The plan includes 51 stalls with room for 66, seeks final board approval, and aims to preserve the track’s historic ambiance and Wall of Fame.
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Ron Stevens
Tim Jones
Dot Campbell
Steve Penrod
Tiger Riviere
Dolly Bostwick
Bruce Duchossois
Jim Gaver
Ed Coward
Mack Miller
Woman warns residents about Medicare phone scam in Aiken
Aiken County residents report a Medicare related telephone scam. Ruth Kipnis, a retiree, says callers with foreign accents claimed to be from a national medical office and demanded Social Security and bank routing numbers. She advises not sharing personal data and to contact Medicare fraud at 1 877 772 3379.
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Man Arrested in 2004 Armed Robbery Case
Aiken County deputies report the arrest of a thirty-something Augusta man tied to three counts of attempted armed robbery from August 2004. Christopher D. Smith allegedly held three victims at gunpoint in North Augusta and demanded money. He remains in custody at the Aiken County Detention Center.
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City of Character and Junes Endurance Lottery Draw
A brief listing of winning numbers for multiple South Carolina style draws. Includes Pick 3 and Pick 4 daytime and evening results, Palmetto Cash 5, Powerball with Power Play, Fantasy 5, Win for Life, and related multipliers. Also notes state city character themes tied to Aiken.
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Palmetto Cash
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S C congressman pushes MOX funding probe
South Carolina Representative John Spratt calls for a probe into the MOX mixed oxide fuel program at the Savannah River Site after a House subcommittee vote to eliminate funding. He seeks status of construction and design, termination costs, Russia negotiations, and alternatives to MOX amid contractor moves and $570 million on hand.
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Savannah River
John Spratt
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Energy ‘and Water Appropriations
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Aiken
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Teen celebrates home return after heart transplant at 16
Sixteen year old Christy Parker returned home nine weeks after a March 31 heart transplant in Charleston. Doctors credited the successful surgery but noted temporary liver damage and sedation through mid May. She now undergoes thrice weekly therapy at Walton Rehabilitation and hopes to return to South Aiken High School in the fall.
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Ellenton
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