Bicycle lanes and road safety in Aiken SC debate
A reader laments the area’s bicycle unfriendly stance while urging safer shared road use and acknowledging the need for exercise amid SC obesity concerns. The letter questions who pays for Oak Ridge Club Road damage, notes the Planning Commission’s rejection of shared lane markings on Silver Bluff Road, and comments on SCE&G office closures and local fundraising efforts.
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Correction on page 2A misspelling of Matthew Blakley
A correction note from the Aiken Standard admits a misspelling of Matthew Blakley in the June 19 edition. The paper invites readers to report factual errors to Melissa Hanna at 803-644-2364 or editorial@aikenstandard.com to set the record straight.
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New principal Charlene Heard takes helm at Warrenville Elementary
Charlene Heard, native of Salley and USC Aiken alumna, becomes Warrenville Elementary principal starting July 1 after serving as Chukker Creek Elementary assistant principal. She brings diverse teaching roles including second, kindergarten, and fourth grades, plus technology coaching and crisis response.
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Aiken Woman Killed In Morning highway Crash
A head on collision on U S 78 at Airco Boulevard in Aiken County left Deborah Greer 57 of Aiken dead from multiple body trauma. The Honda driver crossed the center line striking a GMC pickup. The truck driver suffered minor injuries and was taken to Georgia Regents University. Dr Road reopening followed.
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Aiken County
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Upcoming Events Lineup For July Across Aiken Augusta Areas
A series of community events tops July listings. Yappy Hour at SPCA Albrecht Center July 1 features Karen Gordon. Free admission. Red Pepper hosts Single, Single Again July 9 with Third Time Charmers at 7 p.m. reservations due July 1. Butterfly seminar July 7 at Birds & Butterflies costs 5 with reservations. Riverwalk Series Star Spangled Fourth July 4 at St Pauls Church features Joe Gransden and veterans. Patriots & Poetry July 4 at Redcliffe Plantation with tours and firework view. FOTAS Dog Day Crafternoons at Aiken Shelter July 8 22 Aug 8 12 readings for kids ages 5+. Reservations required.
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Willow Run Road
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Garden City Jazz
Letlovelive.org
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Jeanne Shanks
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Birds & Butterflies
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Redcliffe Plantation
Redcliffe Road
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Fotasaiken.org
DeKoda Watson Hosts Fourth Annual Koda's Kids Gala
New England Patriots linebacker and Aiken native DeKoda Watson attended the fourth annual Koda's Kids Foundation Gala at Woodside Plantation Country Club with his parents. Founded in 2012, the nonprofit awards a college scholarship to one student from each of seven Aiken County high schools and neighboring areas each year.
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McKie Butler Johnson Family Reunion Aug 8 in North Augusta
The 2015 McKie Butler and Johnson Family Reunion runs 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. August 8 at North Augusta Riverview Park Pavilion. Activities include a prayer breakfast noon to 4 p.m. and a buffet dinner 4 to 9 p.m. Registration deadline July 15. fees 25 dollars for adults 17 for ages 12 to 18, free for under 12. Mail registrations to Daryl Butler and contact Willie James Johnson at 619-301-8990 or will12757 gmail com for details.
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Lottery numbers and contact for delivery issues
South Carolina Pick 3 and Pick 4 results for midday and evening, Palmetto Cash 5, Power-Up, Georgia Cash 3 and Cash 4, FIVE and MegaMillions drawings with listed numbers. Includes contact for home delivery problems at 803-648-2311.
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