Editorial Call for Coverage of Bank Settlement Funds
A reader questions why Columbia lawmakers keep the $24 million of a $32 million settlement for wrongful foreclosures from five major banks, including JP Morgan and Chase Manhattan, instead of distributing it to homeowners. The note also wishes happy anniversary and ponders holiday store closures for family time.
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Dancers and Readers Share Thoughts on Culture and Travel
Readers discuss diversity in entertainment and praise Anne Fulcher for USC Aiken choir Scotland coverage. They invite comments via Talk Back line or email, noting names may be edited or withheld.
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Aiken Choral Society to perform in Charleston Spoleto event
The Aiken Choral Society will perform at Harbor View Presbyterian Church on James Island Saturday June 9 at 3 p.m. The correction note asks readers to report errors to Mike Gibbons at 644 2381 or editorial@aikenstandard.com.
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Local contact details and editor lines at Aiken Standard
The provided text lists business hours 8 30 a m to 5 30 p m Monday through Friday at 326 Butland Drive with phone and fax numbers 648 2311 and 648 6052 and a site aikenstandard com. It also mentions Executive Editor Tim O Briant and names Lei Cami Huffman with contact emails and phone numbers.
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Men escape harm after York Street crash topples utility pole
Two area men escaped serious injury after a 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee crashed into a utility pole on York Street. The pole snapped and a live power line landed on the hood causing outages as SCE&G crews and police managed the scene. Both men were transported to Georgia Health Sciences Medical Center with non life threatening injuries. Traffic diverted to allow four hour repairs.
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Faith Academy opens on Richland Ave offering faith based care
A new faith based child care center named Faith Academy Child Development Center opened this week on Richland Avenue serving children six weeks to 12 years old. Director Donna Fowler with 18 years in education leads 8 staff across age groups with 52 capacity. The site features science play rooms and a Bible story centered program with field trips in summer.
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Faith Academy Open House Set for June 9 at Richland Ave
Faith Academy Child Development Center invites families to an open house June 9 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 3701 Richland Ave W. A barbecue lunch will be offered and tours provided. Center director Fowler hopes to expand on site as slots fill, with fees varying by age. For information call 648 6006.
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Beech Island shooting prompts car stop in New Ellenton
Deputies investigating gunfire in Beech Island found a man with a chest wound who refused medical aid. A similar car was pulled over at the Hot Spot in New Ellenton, and the victim later declined treatment. The struck vehicle was found in Lexington County. no shooter information was available.
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Stolen car on Lake Selisa Drive and multiple local thefts
A North Augusta vehicle on Lake Selisa Drive was reported stolen Tuesday with no suspect identified. An Ohio check for 4500 dollars drawn on a Warrenville insurance business sparked unauthorized cashing. A George Street residence had a break in with broken rear window and frame damage. A Richland Avenue East car break in saw a broken window and cash stolen. A catalytic converter was stolen from a church vehicle on Kershaw Street in Aiken between May 13 and May 29. Change, from a vacuum unit, disappeared at a University Parkway gas station and Huntsman Shell. Two Cornerstone Baptist Church picnic tables were stolen on Cornerstone Drive.
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George Street
Richland Avenue East
Kershaw Street
Aiken
University Parkway
Huntsman Shell
Dream Big Read Library Summer Program Signs Up
Dream Big Read, a countywide summer reading program, runs June 11 to July 27. Children may register at any library or Bookmobile starting May 29. For locations and schedules call 642-7572.
Aiken’s May Character Trait Wilder
Lottery numbers for Wednesday include Pick 3 Midday 5-9-7 and 0-4-6 Evening 0-4-6. Pick 4 Midday 3-6-0-2 and Evening 3-5-9-5. Palmetto Cash 5 draws 4-16-24-28-32 with Power-Up 2 and Powerball 14. Also listed are Cash 3/4 and Fantasy 5 results and Freeball 26.
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