Aiken readers argue over Wal Mart location and town issues
Letters urge relocating new Wal Mart to the true north side of Aiken and critique civic entrances. A reader longs for Cracker Barrel Walgreens or Sam's Club on the north side, while others defend dress norms at churches and call for alcohol bans on city property. Readers may call Talkback.
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Aiken High Students Perform Garcia Theater Project Play
Aiken High and regional students presented an adjudicated one act at the Garcia Theater Project directed by Lynn Martin who battles cancer. South Aiken High won best comedy with The Night of the Living Dad as Evan Funderburk earned best actor. Simone Diges won best actress for the serpent role.
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Mark Twain
Simone Diges
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Diane Mangiante
Jack Benamin
Benjamin
Dorrissa Chandler
Wagener-Salley
Mangiante
USCA
Tom Hallman
Carlos
Karen Garcia
Police Run to Capitol Supports Special Olympics Charity
Aiken County deputies and Wackenhul securities officers completed a charity run to the Columbia state capitol for Special Olympics. The effort began at 7 30 am at Savannah River Site with a one mile relay and 10 miles into Columbia. Runners covered 70 to 80 miles total, aided by shirts sales, with past years raising over 20 000 dollars for the games.
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Social Services takes two boys into protective custody
The Department of Social Services removed a 12-year-old and a 13-year-old to protective care after one told an adult they had been home alone since Tuesday. Meanwhile local events include Thor oughbred Idol Contest at South Aiken High on May 11 and Aiken Community Playhouse’s On Golden Pond at the Washington Center, with tickets and showings detailed.
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Lottery results from Friday and Mega Millions numbers
The report lists May lottery draws from Aiken and Discretion South Carolina. Friday results include Pick 3 Midday 43 1, Pick 4 Midday 06 36, Pick 3 Evening 1 7 5, Pick 4 Evening 3 4 4 2, Carolina Five 33 28 30 12 29, Multiplier 2, Cash 3 Midday 4 2 7, Cash 4 Midday 8 9 1 4, Cash 3 Evening 6 3 5, Cash 4 Evening 7 5 0 9, Fantasy 5 34 18 27 3 3, 3 7 Bonus ball 37, Mega Millions 8 20 39 53 55 with Mega Ball 10.
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Reception honors New Ellenton mayor
Energetic and enthused, the newly elected mayor Vernon Dunbar and city officials were honored at a Friday reception in New Ellenton. Council members Debbie Maddox Eartha Rogers Terrance Williams and Water Commissioner Sammie Dean McDuffie attended along with speakers urging unity and action for the town.
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Vernon Dunbar
Debbie Maddox
Eartha Rogers
Terrance Williams
Sammie Dean McDuffie
Dunbar
William Clyburn
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