Readers voice traffic concerns and local issues in Aiken
A reader complains about tailgating on Powderhouse Road and an obscene gesture on Pine Log Road. They express frustration over Walmart’s planned second store in Aiken, traffic problems from new Northwest development, and need for road safety enforcement on Route 1 and local intersections. They invite public input via Talkback hotline and email.
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Powderhouse Road
Whiskey Road
Pine Log Road
Wal-Mart
Aiken
Mossy Creek Students Meet 16-Foot Python At Science Day
Mossy Creek Elementary in North Augusta hosted a science day as students met a 16 foot python. Fourth grader Ruby Lawrence edged away after briefly touching the snake while others enjoyed gem mining, catapult demos, and dance activities.
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North Augusta
Mossy Creek
Ruby Lawrence
Ruby
Aiken County
Rose Marshall
Jennifer Hutto
Ben
Max
Brazil
Brandon Williams
Laura Lee Kokovich
Lisa
Jason Campbell
Harley Muniz
Campbells
Harley
Python
Mossy
Brittany Earles
Kim Earles
Brittany
Rob Novit
Deanna Holliway
Hope Jones
Caroline Palmer
Healthy Hearts
Limehouse Honored In Aiken Hall Of Fame Induction
The Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame and Museum will induct Limehouse the 2005 Aiken Trained Horse of the Year at 12 30 p m today. Limehouse a four time graded stakes winner earned 1 110433 in career earnings and stands at the Winery in Lexington Ky bred to 45 mares.
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Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame and Museum
Dogwood Stable
Limehouse
Aiken
Cot Campbell
Lexington
Campbell
Todd Pletcher
Ron Stevens
Aiken Thoroughbred Hall of Fame and Museum
Whiskey Road
Dupree Place
Six rescued from stalled elevator at Hotel Aiken
Six people were trapped when the hotel elevator motor seized around 7 30 p m Saturday between the first and second floors. Aiken Public Safety and Otis Elevator helped, with power cut and a fire ladder used. All passengers were checked and found to be OK.
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Hotel
Aiken
Aiken Department of Public Safety
Otis Elevator
Augusta
Angela Green
Mitchellville
Green
Bob Besley
Lan Baugh
Quotes of the Week From Leaders and Locals
A collection of quotes covers Gunner and Ryker legislation, divorce grounds, Sunday alcohol sales pending appeal, a principal facing retirement due to cancer, a theft of roses for a hospitalized daughter, deputy safety, layoffs at the Health Department, Walmart’s new store on Richland Avenue, a turkey calling contest, and a Williamsburg Street rezoning vote with Byrd dissent.
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Gunner-Ryker
Gunner
Ryker
Karyn Grace
Bob Beale
the Pantry
Tara Stewart
Wal-Mart Stores Inc
Wal-Mart
Richland Avenue
Aiken Planning
Publication details and subscription rates for Aiken Standard
The notice lists contact numbers and addresses for the Aiken Standard publisher and departments. It provides rates for various delivery options and special Sunday Plus dates for 2006. It includes mailing information and payment options.
Lottery results for Saturday draws released in city notes
City brief lists Pick 3 Midday 2 0 1 Pick 4 Midday 2 1 1 9 Pick 3 Evening 2 2 2 Pick 4 Evening 3 5 6 0 Powerball 1 25 34 36 42 Powerball 19 Power Play 2 Cash 3 Midday 5 9 6 Cash 4 Midday 2 9 0 7 Cash 3 Evening 8 6 5 Saturday night results unavailable at press time. Friday paper will include late numbers.
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Cash
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Hotel Anes
McCampbell Middle School
Barry Pitts
Guy Woodward
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Michael Hunt
Department of Health and Environmental Control
Thom Berry
Health Department
Joe Drake
Fortson, Ga
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Scott B. Hunter
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Aiken Communications Inc
P.O. Box
Rutland Drive
S.C
Aiken Standard
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