Reader letters on local issues and service delays
Aiken Standard readers submit comments about drug use in Aiken County noise from vehicles in the city and county penalties for noise, school communications on interim reports and report cards, wait times at doctors offices, and the Talkback line contact details for editorial feedback.
County to sell Hall nursing home in Aiken
Aiken County Council voted 8 1 to execute a letter of intent to sell Mattie C Hall Nursing Home to Properties Inc of Atlanta. The bid funds a reserve with only interest usable and aims to ease county budget shortfalls while guaranteeing no care reductions. Forty million details referenced in a 2004-2005 bid process described by officials.
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Aiken County
Mattie C. Hall
Willar Hightower
of Properties, Inc
Atlanta
Chuck Smith
Hightower
Scott Singer
Richter
Authorities probe alleged kidnapping by mother and stepfather
North Augusta authorities investigate after a 36-year-old man accused his mother and stepfather of kidnapping him from his Ridgefield Drive home. He says they bound his hands and feet with tape and rope, then took him to the couple’s Oakhurst Drive residence following a domestic dispute. The magistrate will decide on charges.
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Dact
Ridgefield
Oakhurst
Karen Daily Kdaily
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Youth Wing stages Pooh show at Hopelands Gardens
The Aiken Community Playhouse Youth Wing presents Winnie the Pooh and the Hundred Acre Wood at 7 p.m. on Thursday and Friday as part of the Garden Theater Series. Admission is free with picnics welcome. director Jennifer Greer praises the all-inclusive effort and the family friendly 50 minute outdoor production.
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Hopelands Gardens
Aiken Community Playhouse
Hopelands
Jennifer Greer
Greer
Milne
Pooh
Mark Taylor
Taylor
Friedrich
Eeyore
Aikencommunityplayhouse.com
Restoration Efforts Help Endangered Woodpecker Return at SRS
At Savannah River Site the US Forest Service and Department of Energy manage habitat to aid the red cockaded woodpecker. They restored 86,000 acres to the bird’s preferred state and added 48,000 more for future expansion, aiding a gradual comeback.
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Savannah River
U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service
Tiajuana Cochnauer
Usfs-Sr
Department of Energy
Usfssr
Aiken Standard Subscription Rates And Delivery Policy
Details on pricing plans for daily and Sunday delivery, EzPay options, and weekend/weekday delivery expectations. Instructions for out of town rates, office pay discounts, and how to handle payment credits and renewals. Includes contact numbers for delivery issues and subscription changes.
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Aiken
Indaper
Tuesday Lottery Winning Numbers List
Tuesday results show Pick 3 Midday 6 7 1 Pick 4 Midday 9 3 0 4 Pick 3 Evening 3 8 2 Pick 4 Evening 1 8 1 9 Cash 3 Midday 3 7 0 Cash 4 Midday 3 1 8 4 Cash 3 Evening 7 2 8 Cash 4 Evening 1 1 3 0 Fantasy 5 3 14 24 33 34 Mega Millions 9 13 40 46 50 Mega Ball 30
Aiken Standard invites readers to report errors and submit photos
The Aiken Standard asks readers to notify editors of factual errors and send pictures or news tips. Contact Mike Gibbons or Jeff Wallace by phone or email editorial at aikenstandard.com to help set the record straight.
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Scott B. Hunter
Shunter
Aikenstandard.com
Aikenstandard
Aiken
Aiken County
South Carolina
Mike Gibbons
Jeff Wallace
Aiken Standard
Rutland Drive
S.C
Michael Gibbons
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