Obama religion and church in public life debate
A reader comments on Obama’s religion and the place of faith in the presidency. The piece defends secular governance, cites historical presidents, and cites the need to separate church and state while critiquing religious intolerance. It recalls Adams and cites a quote about Christianity and religion’s history.
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Aiken police urged to curb gang violence via harsh tactics
A letter to the editor calls for the police to teach gang members to shoot and avoid innocent victims, arguing for aggressive action to reduce gang activity and reclaim neighborhoods. Readers are invited to comment via a hotline or email. Names may be omitted and comments may be edited for space.
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Correction notice for Dora-Derrick Dinner misidentification
In the March 21 2010 Aiken Standard a misidentification occurred for William Salters. He serves as assistant business manager for Local 1579 Electricians and secretary treasurer of the Augusta Building and Construction Trades Council.
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Community town hall tackles youth problems in New Ellenton
About 30 residents attended a Saturday town hall at the New Ellenton Civic Center co-sponsored by The Mark Foundation Aiken Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Services SAFE Team and others. Panelists including Patrick Finklin and Mayor Vernon Dunbar discussed underage drinking teen pregnancy bullying gang activity and HIV AIDS education with a follow up meeting set for April 15.
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North Augusta students shine in annual quiz bowl
Fourth and fifth graders from North Augusta Elementary staged a competitive quiz bowl modeled on middle and high school formats. Gabrielle Kelly helped her team clinch first place as about 60 students selected by random draw competed for onstage buzzes. Donations from GlaxoSmithKline Bridgestone CSRA Rail Bonding S C Metal Products and Fluor Corp funded dinner T shirts ribbons and trophies for participants.
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Bachelorette Party Scavenger Hunt At Aiken Steeplechase
Amanda Kurr, who's set to wed April 17, enjoyed a pre wedding celebration at Ford Conger Field during the Aiken Spring Steeplechase. Friends organized a scavenger hunt around the grounds collecting quirky items from a raccoon hat to a police horse photo, with one item proving elusive.
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Aiken Standard Contact and Subscription Details
Office hours and contact numbers for Aiken Standard staff are listed, along with mailing address and ISSN. It notes subscription rates, delivery info, and specific Sunday Plus delivery dates for 2009.
Lottery winning numbers update and draws results
Saturday s winning numbers for Pick 3 Pick 4 Palmetto Cash 5 Power Up and Powerball are listed with totals for midday and evening draws. Cash 3 and Cash 4 results are shown while Winning numbers for Win For Life and Fantasy 5 were unavailable at press time and will be published in Monday edition.
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