Traffic and religion notes in Aiken editorials
The piece critiques Christian doctrine, discusses downtown traffic bypass routes in Aiken, notes bank relocations, calls for harsher penalties for criminals, praises Judge Early, and commends Aiken Sanitation for its work.
Aiken officials blamed for waste as schools face cuts
Readers accuse City of Aiken leaders of spending on parks museums and depots while school programs are cut and teachers furloughed. The letter urges action and offers a TalkBack hotline and email for comments, noting names will not be published.
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Public seeks help after Waffle House double shooting
Two men, De Lance and De Lacy Walton, were shot in the Waffle House parking lot after an early morning bar fight. Witnesses have not cooperated, and detectives seek information about a 2004 or 2005 Chevy Impala or Malibu with Georgia plates, a driver nicknamed Brother and a passenger Chad with dreadlocks. The brothers remain hospitalized. Call Crime Stoppers at (888) CRIME-SC for tips and potential rewards.
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Chukker Creek Students Create Art for Shoeboxes for Seniors
Chukker Creek Elementary fifth graders and third graders contributed pen and ink drawings of Mickey and Minnie to brighten seniors in Aiken. The project for ACTS Shoeboxes for Seniors partners with Walmart and area sponsors to collect personal care items for 450 senior food program participants.
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Contact Info and Submissions Policies for Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard invites reader submissions and provides newsroom contact details. Call the newsroom at 644-2401 or Managing Editor Michael Gibbons at 644-2381 for information. Email editorial@aikenstandard.com or tobriant@aikenstandard.com for submissions.
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Election filing opens for Aiken County races
Filing begins today for numerous Aiken County Council seats and state House seats with fees of 208 for the House and 537.60 for County Council. The Aiken County Republican and Democratic Party offices set hours through March 30 with locations on Greenville Street and Chesterfield Street, while primaries are June 8 and runoffs June 22 if needed, voter registration deadlines run May 8 and Oct 2 for general.
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