True colors and cat issues trigger community letters
A reader denounces Mark Sanford voting choices and moral leadership while criticizing his personal life and timing. The letter suggests state decline and warns against reelecting him. A separate note asks for city help with feral cats in Hidden Haven, and a caller asserts heterosexual identity and anticipation of a Michelle Obama call.
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Belinda Receives Praise for Pharmacy Courthouse
A reader thanks a Pleasant employee named Belinda for efficiently handling elderly prescriptions after a long wait at the pharmacy. The note credits her courtesy and problem solving as saving a family from a lengthy delay.
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Correction notice for Aiken public safety director name
A correction appears for the Aiken Department of Public Safety Director Charles Barranco misnaming in a Thursday page 14A story. The Aiken Standard apologizes and invites readers to report factual errors via Melissa Hanna at 803 644 2364 or editorial@aikenstandard.com.
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Compass Academy seeks dismissal from Brooks case
Compass Academy of Aiken asks to be removed from the case against Jonathan and Tracy Brooks. The private school project says assets tied to unregistered securities are being placed with a court receiver with Compass’s consent, and the academy remains cooperative with the receiver.
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Wilson to discuss SRS furloughs at town hall in Aiken
Congressman Joe Wilson will host a town hall at USC Aiken Convocation Center on Robert M Bell Parkway at 10 tollam to outline impacts of sequestration and Savannah River Site furloughs. He will stress inaction by the president and OMB and invite constituents to learn about reprogramming steps and site protection.
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Law enforcement lends support at area Special Olympics Torch Run
About 30 personnel from several agencies joined a 26.2 mile Law Enforcement Torch Run from Aiken Administrative Building to the Batesburg Leesville Police Department in Lexington County. Speakers noted the run raises funds and awareness as Kaitlyn Law shared how the events connect with her Special Olympics participation.
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Aiken District Plans Retirement Banquet on May 13
The 2013 Aiken County Public Schools Retirement Banquet will be held Monday May 13 at 6 p.m. in the Hall in downtown Aiken. RSVP with Paulette Walker at 803-641-2428 or email pwalker aiken k12 ses.
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