Moore and moral lines in local discourse
A reader comments on payday lending, personal safety, and political issues. They defend Tommy Moore, urge retaliation against critics, question Aiken County animal services coverage, and discuss abortion rights, the death penalty, and ethics in politics. The note also praises a restaurant experience and critiques teaching poker to seniors.
Half days prove useful for student learning
The reader argues that half days offer valuable learning opportunities and that dismissing them as ineffective is self-deception. The piece emphasizes practical benefits for students and suggests acknowledging the educational value of shorter schedules.
Media denied at BGLT celebration day
Media access to the SRS event is restricted during the BGLT celebration day, though access is allowed on other days. Officials cited security and crowd control concerns as the basis for the denial.
Life in hell rewards eternal life for listening to inner voices
A claim about eternal damnation is presented as a personal belief, suggesting listening to voices leads to doing evil and receiving life in hell as a consequence. The fragment reflects a cautionary or moralizing tone about internal temptations and judgment.
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Reading health care plan tease in local editorial
Aiken Standard invites reader comments on a national health care plan likened to a restaurant with a no price menu. Call 644 2384 or email editorial aikenstandard com. Readers names will not be published and edits for space and content are possible.
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Couple Charged With Backyard Marijuana Grow Operation
A Sharyn Lane couple Annette Heath and Wilton Heath were jailed on allegations they grew marijuana in their backyard and in foil lined closets with grow lamps. Police seized nineteen plants valued at about 1000 dollars after deputies received an anonymous tip. The sheriff urged residents to report suspicious activity.
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Take the Mic talent show hits USC Aiken stage
Softball star and singer Deanna Butler Gayle hosts the Take the Mic talent show at the Etherredge Center USC Aiken. unsigned artists compete for a chance to record with Bryan Johnson. proceeds benefit the MS Foundation. show begins 5 p.m. Saturday with $10 tickets and local media interviews forthcoming.
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Aiken Standard Office Hours and Contact Details
The notice lists office hours Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 30 p.m. at 326 Rutland Drive Aiken SC and provides phone numbers, emails for staff including Tim O Briant Michael Gibbons Cam Huffman Scott B Hunter and newsroom, along with publishing details for The Aiken Standard dating back to 1867 and various subscription dates for 2008.
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Pills seized in FBI raid at North Augusta home
Federal agents searched the North Augusta residence of Amy J. Hibbitts on May 19 under a warrant to seize controlled substances and fraudulent prescription records. Agents recovered two computers, multiple prescriptions, IDs for several individuals, and nearly 200 pills including oxycodone, trazodone, and ibuprofen. No charges had been filed as of presstime.
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Charity Bazaar seeks non profits at Aiken Mall
Aiken Mall opens applications for nonprofit groups to join the Charity Bazaar set for September 18 and 19. Applications are available in the mall office through August 3. For details call 649-0869. Harrison-Caver Park schedules Men's and Women's Church Softball League registration through Friday. Fee is 300 dollars per team. A mandatory coaches meeting is June 23 with league play beginning July 6. For information call 593-4698. Aiken’s June character trait is Justice. Lottery numbers listed for Wednesday and Tuesday draws across several games including Pick 3, Pick 4, Palmetto Cash 5, Powerball, Cash 3, Cash 4, Fantasy 5, and Win For Life.
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