Talkback readers complain about taxes and road projects
A TalkBack message criticizes tax hikes and a bypass widening plan in Aiken County. The writer urges government efficiency, warns about hidden tax schemes, and calls for accountability from the City Council, asking readers to monitor local roads and bridges.
Correction of box office line for Galway to Broadway
A correction notice from the Aiken Standard fixes the box office phone for the Aiken Performing Arts Group show Galway to Broadway to 803 648 1438. The paper apologizes for the error and invites readers to report factual mistakes to Melissa Hanna at 803 644 2364 or editorial email.
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ADPS to host Community Cafe on mental health issues
The Aiken Department of Public Safety will host a Community Cafe on Thursday from 6 to 7 30 p m at the H Odell Weeks Activities Center on Whiskey Road. The forum, moderated by Cheryl Cummings, features Judge Angela Little addressing procedures to help family members with mental illness and information on local resources.
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Community Cafe Event at H Odell Weeks Center
Teddy Kulmala reports on a community cafe in Aiken at the H Odell Weeks Activities Center on Thursday from 6 to 7 30 pm with free admission. The piece notes High Point once called Little Chicago and cites a 54 percent drop in violent crime since 1990 alongside population growth to 107 000.
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USC Aiken kicks off Study Abroad observance with talks
USC Aiken began International Education Week with a parade of American and international students. Senior Eleni Chionakis, who studied in Greece alone for a semester, called the trip her best and said it deepened her Greek heritage. Fellow senior Katie Paxton flew solo to Australia for spring, starting a passion for travel.
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Students share study abroad experiences in Greece and Australia
Anastasiou and Chionakis describe growth from living abroad while Paxton recalls marine biology studies in Townsville Queensland. The trio highlights cultural exposure and reef exploration as key memories. The festival organizers plan additional activities in coming days.
Aiken Standard Forms and Events Preview for Friday
Friday brings a panel on The Immigration Challenge and a range of international events at the Etherredge Center. Activities include Mexican bingo Tai Chi demonstration international poetry reading Afro-Latino dance lesson belly dancing and a closing festival. Study Abroad contact Anastasiou at MariaAgusca.edu. Senior writer Rob Novit profiles the education beat.
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Aiken Veterans Day Ceremony Set For Monday
The Aiken Veterans Day observance takes place at 1 0 a.m. at the Aiken County Veterans Memorial Park. Organizer Marine Corps League Detachment 939 lists Robert Murphy USC Aiken veteran and USC Aiken official as keynote speaker and notes Rep Bill Taylor will attend. The Aiken Area Akademic Homeschool Band will perform and colors will be presented by the Public Safety Honor Guard. Seating is limited. attendees are urged to bring lawn chairs and arrive by 10:45 a.m.
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Veterans Day Ceremony Set At Aiken County Memorial Park
Veterans Day ceremony planned at Aiken County Veterans Memorial Park 1435 Richland Ave with free public admission and a 11 a.m. start. The event will last 30 to 40 minutes rain or shine led by local organizers. Dede Biles is a general assignment reporter.
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Aiken arts and heart group seminars on Nov 8
Mended Hearts meets Friday at USC Aiken in the Business Conference Center from 10 30 a m to 1 30 p m For more information call 803 648 2381 The Aiken Center for the Arts hosts an Audition Master Class and Acting Workshop on Nov 8 and 9 led by Ryan Scarlata Registration closes Wednesday Nov 6 For more information call 803 641 9094
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Multi Choir Concert Set for Reid Presbyterian Church
The USC Aiken Concert Choir GRU Choir and Reid Presbyterian Choir perform at Reid Presbyterian Church 2261 Walton Way Augusta on Thursday Nov 7 at 7 30 p m. The concert brings together three ensembles for a shared evening of choral music.
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