Republicans Voting for Haley Sparks Local Talkback
A reader letter criticizes Republicans for backing Haley and questions the party and Tea Party. The writer urges action to put people back to work and accuses GOP of misusing tax money and pushing a narrow agenda. The piece contrasts GOP with Obama and calls for smaller government.
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Dog safety and community notes in Aiken
A reader describes Bear the dog wearing sun goggles and a sweatshirt for arthritis while standing atop a truck cab. The message also calls for safety improvements at Ine aog park including wrapped metal posts and smoother pool exits for dogs. Spain's prime minister defends secular constitution and Vatican relations.
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Zapatero
Benedict
Barcelona
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Vatican
Veterans Day observance highlights Leavelle McCampbell middle
Army veteran Michael Ervin spoke at Leavelle McCampbell Middle School about a lifelong impact of service. Students Molly Gordon Sage Simpson AJ Richard Mathew Clune Jasmine Johnson contributed a color guard history, trumpet piece Taps, and performances by LMMS band and chorus while Ervin received gifts for staff and encouraged pursuing education and personal dreams.
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Michael Ervin
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Leavelle McCampbell
Molly Gordon
Sage Simpson
AJ Richard
Mathew Clune
Jasmine Johnson
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Rob Novit
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Smoothie Throwdown Showcases Schofield Middle Students
Schofield Middle School students raced to make the best healthy smoothie in a four-team Throwdown judged by Jean Pesce, Helen Richard, and Kim Beavers. Teams featured Emelie Alacon, Claire Turner, Carly Downs, and others while judges praised creativity and nutrition education.
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Jean Pesce
Helen Richard
Kim Beavers
Beavers
Emelie Alacon
Claire Turner
Carly Downs
Turner
Nicholas Smith
Malik Gardner
Noah Slate
Cassandra Negrete
Gillian Quinn
Austin
Rob Novit
Contact details for Aiken Standard newsroom and staff
The tip encourages submitting information to the Aiken Standard. It lists newsroom phone numbers 644-2401 and 644-2381 for managing editor Michael Gibbons and executive editor Tim O’Brian, plus emails and staff roles including sports editor. It notes delivery info, rates, and weekend date listings.
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Tim O'Brian
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Aiken keeps HEAT traffic unit after grant ends
Aiken Public Safety plans to retain two HEAT officers and their vehicles beyond a three year grant. From 2007 to 2010 DUII arrests rose 65 percent as alcohol related crashes dropped, with the city funding $60,000 of the $310,000 split.
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Jake Mahoney
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Aikenstandard.com
USCA Night Standup Feature With Na'im Lynn
USCA Comedian Na'im Lynn, known from Comedy Central and Showtimes Apollo, headlines a free public show tonight at 8 p.m. in the USC Aiken Student Activities Center mezzanine. Contact Angel Miano at USCA for details.
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USC Aiken
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Kevin Hart
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P. Diddy
Angel Miano
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