Aiken police and sheriff praised for drug arrests
Community letter applauds ongoing drug busts by Aiken police and sheriff and thanks those involved in recent operations. The writer notes pride in civic effort and cites updates from the February 26 paper while contrasting local stadium issues and high unemployment in South Carolina.
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Cereal Safer Driving Plea From Aiken Reader
A reader describes daily morning encounters with a truck driver near 6 a.m. heading to SRS. The note complains of weaving and lane drift while praising local dairy products from Hickory Hill and thanking Bi Lo and Grice’s for carrying Edgefield milk, calling it a treasure.
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Restaurant salt and oil use raises health concerns
Restaurants often rely on high salt and certain oils to enhance flavor and shelf life, but this can conflict with heart health. Many menus offer healthier options, but customers may need to ask about low sodium dishes, oil types, and preparation methods to better fit medical needs.
Quiet Ignorance Sparks Letters to Aiken Standard
A reader comments that being ignorant is a choice not being gay. The note invites readers to call the TalkBack hotline at (803) 644-2384 or email editorial at aik enstandard com, with names not required and comments subject to editing for space and content.
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Raccoons showing unusual behavior in Aiken area
Aiken Animal Control reports four incidents of odd raccoon activity this week. One raccoon tested negative for rabies after a Colleton Avenue altercation with dogs. tests on three others are pending. A Williamsburg Avenue homeowner reported a daytime sighting and possible injury. Veterinarian Timmerman cautions daylight behavior and notes distemper as a possibility if rabies is ruled out. Public safety urges pet vaccination and avoiding outdoor cat feeding as raccoons are drawn to food sources.
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All-County festival a blast for young musicians
The Aiken County All-County band festival drew hundreds of middle and high school musicians to rehearse and perform under guest clinicians and conductors. Students from Ridge-Spring Monetta, Leavelle McCampbell, and North Augusta Middle School joined sessions while organizers praised the challenging repertoire and group collaboration.
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Aiken Standard Reader Submissions and Delivery Details
The Aiken Standard outlines reader submissions and contact options for the newsroom. It lists phone, email, and staff contacts, delivery times, redelivery hours, subscription terms, and rate options for home and mail delivery. It also notes past Sunday delivery dates for 2009 and office hours for cancellations.
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Peach Belt cheerleading clinic offered at USC Aiken
USC Aiken hosts a free Cheerleading and Dance Clinic from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Convocation Center as part of the 2010 Peach Belt Conference Tournament. Open to ages 5 to 12, the event features USC Aiken teams and visiting squads with walk-ins welcome and advance registration encouraged.
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