Cable price hikes in Aiken County prompt council scrutiny
Reader complaints allege cable providers raise prices while claiming enhanced services. Weekend support calls yield runarounds, prompting calls for Aiken County Council to require justification. Readers urged to submit TalkBack comments via phone, email, or online editorials.
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Corrections issued for undercard Belmont day races
The Aiken Standard notes errors in a Belmont Stakes day report. Six locally trained horses ran on the undercard including Prom Party Risky Agenda Naughty New Yorker Christmas Kid Cotton Blossom and Red Zipper in specified stakes and maiden races. The paper clarifies corrections to law prose on Shaken Baby Syndrome and naming of Heather Yeh.
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Officials finalize plans for bicycle park in Jackson
Mayor Todd Etheredge and a landscaper approved final plans for a Jackson bicycle park at Burroughs and Main. The site, formerly Campbell's Service Center, is clearing debris with asbestos removed and old tanks relocated under a Brownfields EPA grant. Crews start next week. park due by mid July featuring a gazebo, bike rack, water fountain, sod, tees, and landscaping.
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Langley Pond opens seasonal swim area with safety rules
Langley Pond's summer swim area runs 9 AM to 9 PM until September 14. The 40 by 100 foot marked section sits about five feet deep, with a six foot deep sand beach graded into the pond. Lifeguards are not present. patrol boats enforce safe speeds and no alcohol inside park zones. smoking allowed in parking areas.
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Jayden Baker
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Aiken kids learn riding at mounted patrol camp
Nine students completed Aiken Public Safety Mounted Patrol Horseback Riding Summer Camp from Monday to Friday at Rye Patch. Instructors Cpl. Sonny Ford and Lt. Donald Butler taught basic riding, teamwork, and responsibility as students gradually gained confidence around horses Spike and Koja, with Assalee Lynch and Shariffe Breeland among the notable participants.
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Aiken AARP Chapter Set to Meet June 11 in Fellowship Hall
AARP members in Aiken will gather Monday June 11 at 3 p m in Fellowship Hall at South Aiken Church 1711 Whiskey Road for a guest talk by Realtor Ronny Bolton on Growing Up in Aiken and Helping Aiken Grow Annual dues are per household and meetings pause in July and August All are welcome
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Quilt Shop Offers Children’s Quilting Classes in June
The Aiken Quilt Shoppers present eight children’s quilting and sewing sessions from June 11 to 14, daily 10 to noon. Susan Congdon leads the class guiding the creation of a colorful quilt piece for a throw pillow. Cost is 60 dollars including materials and finished project. Call (803) 649-7511 for details.
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City of Character June Security Friday Lottery Draws
Lottery results for June include Pick 3 Midday 6 6 6 Pick 4 Midday 1 0 2 7 Pick 3 Evening 5 3 9 Pick 4 Evening 9 1 4 7 Palmetto Cash 5 7 8 9 13 19 with Multiplier 2 Fgay. Cash 3 Midday 5 7 8 Cash 4 Midday 9 6 3 1 Cash 3 Evening 7 9 9 Cash 4 Evening 1 7 6 4 Fantasy 5 25 35 28 5 4 Mega Millions 26 39 631 29 Mega Bal 31.
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Tyson recalls 40,440 pounds ground beef over E coli risk
Tyson Fresh Meats recalls more than 40,000 pounds of ground beef shipped to Wal-Mart stores in 12 states after tests at a Sherman Texas plant indicated E coli. No illnesses reported. The recall is unrelated to another United Food Group issue. Recalled deer meat had June 13 fall-by dates.
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