Traffic chaos sparks downtown lights criticism in Yucca debt debate
Readers blame downtown traffic delays on new signals while complaining about a fireworks display and a proposed debt repayment linked to Harry Reid. The letter cites Barwell Avenue as an exit and compares local traffic to New York, questioning costs and the project’s value.
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Aiken Standard readers urged to share comments on local issues
The letter discusses sinking ships and corrupt politicians, calls for a new accessible library building, mentions vitamin D debates, and critiques sunlight and milk guidance. It also targets political views on Obama and invites public input via a local hotline and email for the editorial page.
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Palmetto Alpaca Classic Opens in North Augusta
The Palmetto Alpaca Classic debuted at the North Augusta Hippodrome drawing 211 alpacas from farms nationwide. Proceeds go to Marine Corps League Detachment 1132 and Augusta charities including NJROTC scholarships and the veterans hospital.
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Palmetto Alpaca Classic Set for Today at Hippodrome
Today from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at North Augusta Hippodrome 5540 Jefferson Davis Highway admission is a $1 donation to the Marine Corps League. Contact Suzanne Stone at sstone aikenstandard.com for details.
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Aiken Standard Contact and Delivery Rates Notice
The Aiken Standard publishes daily from 326 Rutland Drive Aiken SC with office contacts for editorials managing editor sports editor and newsroom. It lists EZ Pay pricing for one to twelve months and mentions special Sunday Plus delivery dates for 2009 including multiple holiday extensions.
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Cadets win area orienteering title in Georgia
Four South Carolina NJROTC cadets led their team to the Area 6 Championship in Elberton Georgia. Caleb Morris Zach Farr Michael Reiney and Cody Wilkins captured first in Score-O while Wesby Griffith won the yellow course.
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Area 15 Special Olympics Spring Games at Aiken High
Hundreds of athletes from Aiken Edgefield and Saluda counties compete at Aiken High School Friday 8 30 a m to 12 30 p m in an Olympic style opening ceremony emphasizing participation and goodwill. Mayor Fred Cavanaugh and superintendents Dr Beth Everitt Dr Mary Crenshaw and Dr David Mathis will attend with volunteers and supporters from local groups and organizations.
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Lottery results snapshot from Saturday and notes
Saturday results show Pick 3 Midday 2 3 5 Pick 4 Midday 6 1 2 4 Pick 3 Evening 1 6 8 Pick 4 Evening 1 2 4 5 Palmetto Cash 5 6 13 19 23 25 Power Up 2 Powerball 16 36 20 6 31 Powerball 8 Powerplay 5 Cash 3 Midday 1 6 7 Cash 4 Midday 6 1 3 5 Cash 3 Evening 0 7 7 Cash 4 Evening numbers unavailable. Win For Life and Fantasy 5 results not released. See Monday's Aiken Standard for details.
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