Junk in County Yard Sparks Call for Legal Recourse
An ongoing issue in the county features a yard with piles of junk left for at least a year. Residents ask what remedies exist to clear the clutter and enforce laws. The message urges respect for property and compliance with local regulations.
Job Fairs and Welfare Discourse Echo Local Frustrations
A speaker urges job seekers to carry diploma or GED and pass drug tests while criticizing government aid tied to drug use. The text reflects 2013 2014 era concerns about unemployment, economic progress, and opposition to Obama policies. The author defends personal effort and resents calls for government support.
New Ellenton Drug Scene Cited by Local Officials
Local coverage condemns drug dealing in New Ellenton praising police for funding gun and car programs while criticizing inaction on drugs. Officials say street dealers persist amid limited progress and community concern grows.
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Gratitude For Help At Charlie's Barber Shop
A reader thanks a gentleman who came to aid them in front of Charlie's Barber Shop. The message invites callers to use the Talk Back line 803 644 2384 or email editorial aikenstandard com with brief comments. Readers names are not required and may not be published.
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Correction re USC Aiken veterans center sign-in errors
The USC Aiken Veterans and Military Student Success Center serves about 100 to 200 veterans on campus and roughly 1 000 names appear on the sign-in sheet though many are duplicates. The Aiken Standard corrects an error from Monday 1A and invites readers to report factual mistakes.
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Board approves NAHS addition bid and district actions
The Aiken County Board of Education approved H G Reynolds Company of Aiken as base bidder for Phase I of the North Augusta High School addition at 10 357 000 but requested further review. The district plans a dedication Monday at 5 30 pm and a budget workshop Tuesday to discuss funding. A pilot Build Your Own Device program will let students bring personal devices for learning.
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Cosmic bowling fundraiser hosted by Strikehouse Bowl in Aiken
Strikehouse Bowl at 2205 Whiskey Road hosts a Friday night fundraiser from 7 to 11. Sponsored by Aiken Regional Medical Centers and Caring for Carolina Partners, with Maxwell Law Firm WJBF News Channel 6 and Beasley Broadcast Group. Proceeds aid the Children’s Place Guardian Angel Campaign providing coats pajamas and clothing to at risk local children. Public may watch and donate. Call 803-226-0622 for details. At USC Aiken Ruth Patrick Science Education Center the DuPont Planetarium shows In My Backyard at 7 p.m. and More than Meets the Eye at 8 p.m. on Saturdays Nov 16 23 and 30. Tickets 4.50 3.50 2.50 and 1. Details at rpsec.usca.edu.
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Aiken Planning Commission tables Natural Resources Element draft
The commission tabled the Natural Resources Element draft to a future work session after public comments. Opponents questioned the $2.5 million open space funding and the definition of open space, while supporters urged Council action and expert input. An annexation for a 38 acre lot at 601 Douglas Drive was also recommended.
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