Readers sound off on blame over jobs and politics
Letters to the Aiken Standard debate who is responsible for job losses and national downturns. Writers fault overspending and partisan blame while urging unity and accountability ahead of January transitions. Comments invite public input via phone or email to be published with edits for space.
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Correction Notice Omitted School Listed in Time Capsule
The Aiken Standard corrects an omission from the Friday edition naming Aiken Preparatory School as a participant in the time capsule tied to Aiken’s 175th birthday celebrations. The newspaper reaffirms its commitment to accurate reporting for Aiken County and South Carolina.
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Five arrested in two coordinated Aiken drug raids
Aiken Public Safety with the Sheriff's Office and North Augusta Public Safety conducted two simultaneous narcotics raids in Aiken. At 740 Collins Ave officers seized marijuana and crack cocaine with $600 cash. two suspects, James Forrest 25 and Yolando Baskett 26, face multiple crack cocaine and marijuana charges. At 456 Columbia Ave officers found minor surveillance equipment and small amounts of marijuana. Caletha Gibson 39 and Leah Jones 26 detained. Jonathan Lott 22 was arrested separately for crack cocaine distribution near a school.
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Record-setting polo match raises funds for Wounded Warriors
The Dawn to Dusk Chukker Challenge set a world record for the longest polo game and raised 17200 for the Wounded Warrior program at Fort Gordon. Randy Russell organized and played, with Melissa Ganzi and Luis Escobar in early chukkers and 50 players plus 200 horses supporting the cause. Donations can be sent to MWR Fort Gordon.
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Aiken Standard Sunday Plus Delivery Dates Listed
The notice outlines EZPay rates and delivery options for Aiken Standard Sunday Plus subscribers. It lists office contacts, hours, and a sequence of 2010 delivery dates including January 18 February 15 March 1 April 5 and other dates through December.
Police seek fraud suspect over counterfeit Kroger check
Aiken Public Safety asks for help identifying a man seen on Oct 9 at Kroger on Whiskey Road. A counterfeit check for 135.52 was used, the name matched a North Carolina license likely bogus, and officers say several counterfeit checks from a 2000 series were involved.
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Pick 3 Evening and Mega Ball Numbers Page
Evening and midday lottery results list several draw sequences. It shows Pick 3 Evening and Cash 3 Tonight, Pick 4 and Cash 4 with multiple numbered groups, Five Midday and Five Evening plays, Fantasy 5, and Mega Ball with Megaplier details. The entry mixes valid numbers with garbled text.
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