Summer school helps children learn and catch up
The piece argues summer school can fill gaps in a child's education and serves as extra help when regular classes fall short. It notes it can be free and sometimes used as babysitting with parental agreement, endorsing keeping kids on track and following posted speed limits on bypasses to avoid traffic delays.
Plans to curb road expansion sparks reader debate
Aiken residents question city and county zoning and development plans amid a proposed Silver Bluff Road three lane project. A subdivision near the fire station and new growth on Anderson Pond Road are expected to increase traffic. The letter references land purchases near Richland and Kmart, urging consideration of upscale neighborhoods and local planning. Readers urged to comment via Talkback or email.
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River Bluff
Richardson
Lake Road
Woodside
Anderson Pond Road
Aiken
Kmart
Richland
Aiken City
County
Kalmia Hill
Highland Park
Two-vehicle crash on Williamsburg injures 72-year-old man
A 72-year-old man suffered severe head trauma and was partially ejected during a two car collision at Abbeville Avenue and Williamsburg Street. The injured man is hospitalized at the Medical College of Georgia. the 1996 Plymouth van driver, an 18-year-old North Augusta man, was cited for no license. Charges pending for the truck driver.
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Bryan Griswold
Medical College of Georgia
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Griswold
North Augusta
Karen Daily
Kdaily
Aikenstandard.com
Teachers to open Faith Christian School in New Ellenton
Linda Anderson and three fellow Aiken Christian School teachers plan Faith Christian School for second through fifth grades in New Ellenton starting August. Foreman Baptist Church will provide space on town property pending formal approval. About 20 students expected. Jason Borders will attend third grade, Natalie remains unserved for now.
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Aiken Christian School
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Faith Christian School
New Ellenton
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Tracy Borders
Jason
Natalie
Borders
Faith Christian
God
Hope Courtney
Debbie Eaves
Joanie Marbert
Aiken Christian Elementary School
Town Creek Road
Grace Brethren Church
Talatha Church Road
Town Creek
Clark Ballard
Ballard
New Covenant Presbyterian Church
Council on Aging honors volunteers at SC Aging Awards
Aiken Area Council on Aging volunteers and community members received honors at the 2005 South Carolina Aging Awards in Orangeburg on May 26. Judy and Roger Anderson, Rev Jimmy L. Cue, Attorney Arthur Buzz Rich and Art Lader were recognized for service to seniors.
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USA
Columbia
Cue
Lader
Aiken High School
Windham House
Linda Holmes
The
Council On Aging
Judy Anderson
Jimmy Cue
Art Lader
Larry Christy
Arthur Rich
J and G Coffee Shop Celebrates Grand Opening
J and G Coffee Shop and Roasters opened at 601 Silver Bluff Road with a ribbon cutting by Mayor Fred Cavanaugh. Owners Joseph and Gail Faulkner hosted 30 to 40 guests enjoying coffee, pastries, and a Coffee Club loyalty plan as they outline hours and offerings.
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Faulkner
Silver Bluff Road
Vy Suzan
J & G Coffee
Andrea Haltiwanger
Gail and
Fred Cavanaugh
Wayne Preston
Chamber
Charlie Weiss
Andrew Siders
Aiken Standard Boxed Rates and Contact Details
The notice lists subscription and delivery rates for daily and weekend editions, EzPay options, and payment terms. It also provides contact numbers for the newsroom, publisher, and delivery problem hotline, plus guidelines on carrier vs mail delivery and cancellation steps.
City of Character June Justice Month Feature
Aiken highlights Justice as its character trait for June. Lottery results listed include Pick 3 Midday 7 1 9, Pick 4 Midday 6 5 9 6, Pick 3 Evening 0 2 6, Pick 4 Evening 4 1 0 8, Palmetto Cash 5 7 12 14 27 33 with multiplier 2, Cash 3 Midday 5 7 0, Cash 4 Midday 2 1 3 9, Cash 3 Evening 6 9 0, Cash 4 Evening 6 8 5 5, Fantasy 5 15 26 38 33 28, Mega Millions 14 29 31 37 50, Mega Bail 34.
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Cash
Corrections and Clarifications Policy Statement
The Aiken Standard invites readers to report factual errors in its coverage for corrections. Contact Mike Gibbons or Jeff Wallace by phone or email editorial aikenstandard com to set the record straight.
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Aiken County
South Carolina
Mike Gibbons
Jeff Wallace
Aikenstandard
Day In the Life photos sought by Aiken Standard
Aiken County residents are invited to submit faces and places for display. Forms are available at the Aiken Standard office or on the Aiken Standard website. Submit the completed form by mail or in person to 326 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC. For questions call Michael Gibbons at 644-2381.
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S.C
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