Comment on Safety Conference Funding Draws Mixed Reactions
A reader defends SRS Safety Conference and allied groups GSX Railroads Southern Power Company and Mothers Against Drunk Driving for community service. The letter argues critics should cite all sponsors while criticizing taxpayer spending and addresses broader political views and local doctor appointment frustrations.
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SRS
GSX Railroads
Southern Power Company
Mothers Against
CSRA
Neighborhood Voices Share Summer Plans
Residents express varied summer goals from fireworks and moving into new homes to family cookouts and nephew celebrations. Kimberly Bullard of Windsor plans a housewarming party while Winson Anderson of Aiken mentions a family cookout as he starts vacation.
Fourth of July Weekend Plans Mentioned
The text outlines leisure plans for a Fourth of July weekend with a pon toon boat on Lake Thurmond. It mentions relaxing and enjoying grape soda. Names David J. Hall and Larry Hightower appear as participants in the plans.
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Lake Thurmond
David J. Hall
Aiken
Catch-Up Camp helps keep students sharp over summer
Rising first to third graders at East Aiken Elementary and Oakwood Windsor participate in Catch-Up Camp funded by South Carolina Education Lottery revenues. The program blends reading and math with structured activities to prevent learning loss and boost confidence before the new school year.
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Summer Blanchard
Antonia Wilson
East Aiken
Antonia
Summer
Oakwood-Windsor
S.C
Alice Sheehan
Sheehan
Mary Robinson
Oakwood- Windsor
Virginia Nelson
East Afrien
Jennifer Green
Rob Novit
Bryce Risher
Aiken City Council Talks Budgets and Zoning
The Aiken City Council schedules a 6 30 p m work session and 7 p m regular meeting at Council Chambers 214 Park Ave Public hearings will cover sale of 208 Barnwell Ave and the Clyburn development deal First readings on Hitchcock Parkway zoning annexation of 2803 Virginia Ave and Large Retail Ordinance revision The city also to receive a 243 337 Community Development Block Grant from HUD announced by U S Senator Lindsey Graham
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Aiken City
Council Chambers
Park Ave
Hopelands Gardens
Barnwell Ave
Clyburn
Hitchcock Parkway
Virginia Ave
Aiken
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
CDBG
U.S
Lindsey Graham
S.C
Carrier Payment Plans and EzPay Rates
The note lists monthly and multi month pricing for carrier services. It includes standard monthly $7.37 and 3 month $22.11, weekend bundle Fri-Sun 6 months $44.20 and 12 months $88.40, office pay discounts 3 months $22.11, 6 months $43.00, 12 months $88.40, and EzPay $6.90 per month via direct debit.
Georgia Lottery Sunday Drawn Numbers
Sunday results show Pick 3 4 8 6 and Pick 4 0 4 9 1 from the Georgia Lottery.
Corrections and Clarifications Policy at Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard provides a daily space to correct errors in reporting across Aiken County and beyond. Readers may report factual mistakes by calling editors Mike Gibbons or Jeff Wallace or emailing editorial at aikenstandard.com.
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Aiken
Aiken County
South Carolina
Mike Gibbons
Jeff Wallace
Aikenstandard
Vacation Pictures Request for Aiken Standard Readers
Readers invited to submit vacation photos for the Day in the Life page. Forms available at the Aiken Standard office or online at www.aikenstandard.com. Send completed forms to 326 Rutland Drive, Aiken SC 29801. for questions call Michael Gibbons at 644-2381.
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Aiken Communications Inc
P.O. Box
Rutland Drive
Aiken
S.C
Aiken Standard
Aikenstandard.com
Michael Gibbons
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Winson Anderson, Aiken
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Renee Young
Orangeburg
Cassandra Young
Larry Hightower
Laura Bullard
Carolyn Bullard
Christine Waters
Rnovit
Ryle Em
Scott B. Hunter
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