Aiken Mall Faces Decline and Calls for Rescue
A reader laments the Aiken Mall’s decline noting closures of Kirklands Sam Goody GAP and Dollar Tree and urges new management to attract tenants. The letter contrasts thriving Augusta and Columbiana malls and warns against socialism while urging readers to learn more.
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County complex resembles palace not fit for state house
Reader criticizes the proposed county administrative building for its ornate and costly appearance, suggesting it should resemble a simple state house instead, like a large mobile home.
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Street signs praised for aiding seniors in Aiken County
Readers urge keeping big yellow street signs for better visibility in Aiken County. Call the TalkBack hotline or email editorial@aikenstandard.com with brief comments. Readers’ names are optional and comments may be edited for space.
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Center hosts Juneteenth festival for emancipation celebration
The Center for African American History Arts and Culture organized a Juneteenth festival at Perry Park in Aiken featuring gospel choirs Buffalo Soldier Sonny Ford and cowboy Mark Myers health screenings vendors a children’s area and games The event aimed to educate and entertain and drew NAACP involvement with literature and membership forms available Its development director praised attendance and favorable weather.
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Aiken SPCA Dog Wash Sees Dogs Bathed For Charity
Rocky the Great Dane boxer mix turns three on July 7 as he and Mick the mixed breed enjoy baths at the Aiken SPCA Dog Wash at Cold Creek Nurseries. Local supporters Ledbetter Homes Papa John’s and Kate Koelker help raise funds for the SPCA while Rob Gray and Shannon Anderson share adoption from the shelter.
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Beatrix Potter Tales visit kicks off library summer fun
Aiken County Public Library offers a week of free events for young readers including the Aiken Community Playhouse Youth Wing performing Beatrix Potter Tales at 7 p.m. Tuesday Family Fun Night and Savannah River Ecology Laboratory reptile program at 2 p.m. Wednesday for rising grades one to five. The Young Adult event, Faux Foods, unfolds at 4 p.m. Thursday.
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Aiken Standard Contact Info and Submissions Policy
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Saturday draw results show Pick 3 Midday 9 9 6 and Pick 4 Midday 4 6 4 2. Evening picks are Pick 3 2 6 4 and Pick 4 1 4 3 0. Palmetto Cash 5 numbers are 7 9 10 15 37 with Power-Up. Powerball draw yields 12 21 22 38 41 and Powerball 18 with Powerplay 2.
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