Historic motto and teachers' trip spark delayed plate debate
A reader argues the Palmetto State motto on the seal reflects history as they criticize new license plates. The letter notes teachers from Aiken and Edgefield counties funded their India trip with personal vacation time and raised support, highlighting their daily work for local students. Comments details and contact info are provided.
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Corrections issued for May 1 Aiken Standard
The newspaper notes corrections for Habitat for Humanity Women Build and Horses and Harmony items from May 1. Security Federal Bank advised homeowner candidates and serviced Habitat loans at no charge. Richard Leitner was misidentified in a photo. Readers may report factual errors to Holly Ellington by phone or email.
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Habitat For Humanity
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Aiken County
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South Carolina
Holly Ellington
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Lottery results from South Carolina and Georgia
The daily draw results list South Carolina Pick 3 midday 5 6 0 Pick 4 midday 0 3 7 6 Pick 3 evening 7 9 6 Pick 4 evening 3 9 0 2 Palmetto Cash 5 20 24 26 30 32 Power-Up 2 Georgia Cash 3 midday 3 5 2 Cash 4 midday 4 8 1 4 FIVE midday 0 0 6 1 5 Cash 3 evening 2 8 3 Cash 4 evening 5 5 1 7 FIVE evening 7 5 6 0 1 Fantasy 5 22 32 11 1 12
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City and Clemson map stormwater flow to curb Hitchcock Woods erosion
Clemson University researchers presented a real time stormwater monitoring upgrade that converts sensor data into flow characteristics for Aiken. The system tracks rainfall runoff across Railroad Cut and South Boundary to predict future storms and guide projects. City officials urge a lasting partnership with Hitchcock Woods to implement solutions.
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Kelly Kruzner
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Aiken
Department of Utilities and Engineering
George Grinton
Rick Osbon
Dewar
Aiken Concert Band Kicks Off Hopelands Series
A photo gallery from the Hopelands Gardens Summer Concert Series opens the season. The Aiken Concert Band performs as part of the ongoing series at Hopelands Gardens, inviting local residents to enjoy a summer evening of music.
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Evening Post buys Free Times. expands Columbia reach
Evening Post Publishing Newspaper Group acquires the Free Times from Resorts Media LLC, extending the Aiken Standard and The Post and Courier umbrella. Chris Ratliff is named publisher and advertising director. Andy Shain becomes Free Times editor and PalmettoPolitics.com editor.
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North Carolina
Andy Shain
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Evening Post Publishing
South Carolina
Spring Herb Faire Returns Saturday at Pas calina Farms
The Spring Herb Faire at Pas calina Farms in Montmorenci returns Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 3250 Charleston Highway. Organizer Linda Oswald notes new vendors including a stained glass artist and pretzel maker, plus basket makers, potters, soap makers, and herbal wares. The 17th annual event features farm vegetables, cut flowers, herb plants, and gardening information with two fairs yearly.
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Spring Herb Faire at Pascalina Farms in Montmorenci
The Spring Herb Faire runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Pascalina Farms 3250 Charleston Highway Montmorenci. Organizer Linda Oswald invites visitors to enjoy vendors and outdoor displays while sharing growing experiences begun in 1999 by her mother Jackie Heath. For more information call 803-646-3774.
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