Call for Reinstatement of Animal Control Chief in Aiken
A reader urges Shirley Hardin to regain her position as animal control officer, praising her shelter leadership and arguing for the value of communal history over new development in Aiken and Charleston. The letter also questions efforts to destroy the No 10 Downing building and defends preserving historic locations.
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Shirley Hardin
Animal Control
No. 10 Downing
Aiken
Charleston
Consistency questioned in Aiken historic preservation
A reader critiques preservation in Aiken noting a decaying hidden carriage house should be preserved at the owner’s expense while tall vinyl houses and changes to No. 10 Downing property proceed. The caller questions city priorities, asks if money drives decisions, and invites comments via Talkback hotline or email.
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Aiken
Park Avenue
No. 10 Downing
Aikenstandard
Schofield Middle School pauses after school program
Schofield Middle School suspended its federally funded after-school program affecting more than 100 students. Principal Beatrice McGhee said the shutdown is temporary while funding and program revisions are explored. Parents voiced disappointment but hopeful for a future restart.
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Schofield Middle School
Beatrice McGhee
Anne Marie Jones
Jones
McGhee
Schofield
Simpson
Aiken Horsepower Cruise-In on Laurens Street Sunday
The Aiken Horsepower Association hosts a free Cruise-In Sunday from 1 to 3 30 p m on Laurens Street with all vehicle types invited. Barbara Gunter says crowds may view cars and hear oldies music while stores stay open and donations aid the Cumbee Center.
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Aiken Horsepower Association
Laurens Street
Barbara Gunter
Aiken Horse Power Association
Gunter
Cumbee Center
Aiken couple sought on receiving stolen goods charges
Aiken County sheriff seeks Christopher S. Blitchington and Dorothy B. Blitchington on charges of receiving stolen goods less than $1,000 tied to three burglaries in Aiken and Edgefield Counties since December 2005. Christopher faces two counts and Dorothy one. Contact Investigator Stacey Prince at the Aiken County Sheriff's Office with tips.
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Aiken County
Christopher
Dorothy
Stacey Prince
Burglary Suspect Remains At-Large In Aiken County
A burglary on Pine Log Road prompted Aiken Bloodhound Team and SLED helicopters to pursue a thin-built white male in dark clothing. The trail led toward Highway 421 with reports the suspect entered a white Cadillac. Call (800) 922-9709 with tips.
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Aiken
Pine Log Road
Aiken County
Star-studded Aiken bands shine in concert Friday
Aiken High School hosted a joint concert featuring the All-County senior band and middle school Symphonic and Concert Bands from Silver Bluff High School and others. Freshman Anna Mize, two years in the middle school program, performed with the senior ensemble, sharing praise for the challenging repertoire and collaborative mentorship from noted conductors and clinicians.
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Silver Bluff High School
Anna Mize
Aiken High School
Anna
Kelly Tucker
Cyril B. Busbee
Hilliard
Aiken
Deen
North Augusta
Savannah River Winds
Kimberly Woods
Leavelle McCampbell
Midland Valley High School
Rob Novit
All-County Symphonic Band
Lexington
Aiken Standard Publication and Delivery Information
This notice lists office hours contact numbers and delivery details for the Aiken Standard. It includes EZ Pay rates for subscriptions, Sunday Plus delivery dates for 2006, and re delivery times. It notes carriers are independent contractors and subscription terms and cancellations procedures.
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Aiken
Freeuew
Aiken Standard
City of Character honors March trait Tolerance
Aiken highlights March as the City of Character with the trait Tolerance. Friday draws show Pick 3 Midday 4 2 2 and Pick 4 Midday 3 0 3 3 along with Evening numbers 9 1 8 and 1 8 6 0. Lottery results include Carolina Five 10 18 24 31 38 PowerUp 2 and various Cash and Fantasy 5 outcomes, plus Mega Millions 25 29 38 39 46 Mega Ball 4.
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Aiken
Carolina
Gibbons Move: New Southside Home After 50 Years
Fifty years ago last month the Gibbons settled on Robinhood Trail in a neighborhood once calm and residential before the current Southside bustle of wall to wall commerce. Sunday.
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Gibbonses
Robinhood Trail
Southside
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