Weighty bookbags prompt old school concern and challenge
A reader voices ongoing worry about heavy student bookbags and calls on teachers to act. They warn about future back problems and threaten action from parent groups and the ACLU while addressing a provocative Christmas remark.
County funds questioned after large development fee
A resident criticizes Aiken County for approving up to 430000 in fees to a development firm and a consultant. The complaint alleges reckless spending by commissioners and concerns over traffic danger on Wire Road near schools after bypass exits, citing speeding and passing horse trailers.
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BYOB: Bring Your Own Cleanup Items Policy At Park
A reader complains that individuals should supply their own cleanup items when walking dogs at the park. The letter invites comments via Talkback hotline (803) 644-2384 or email editorial@aikenstandard.com, noting names wont be published and edits may occur for space.
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ACTS Holiday Heater Drive Aims to Warm Aiken Families
ACTS in Aiken plans its fifth Holiday Heater and Utility Drive to aid families during cold months. For 40 dollars sponsors provide an oil filled radiator, with funds supporting heater purchases and utility assistance. In 2005 ACTS aided over 680 families with utilities and nearly 200 with heaters, as executive director Vicki Bukovitz notes heaters are bulk bought and kept ready.
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Blood donors qualify for drawings at Sheppard Community Blood Center
Donors between November 28 and December 20 enter drawings for gift cards while the center urges year end generosity. Weekly grants of 5250 and a 4000 card during December 18 25 support donors who give this holiday season. The center notes low O positive and AB negative stock and offers a T shirt cholesterol screening and a location on Pine Log Road with weekday and weekend hours. For details call 643 1996.
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Character S C Lottery Draw Results
Tuesday lottery results show Pick 3 Midday 39 3 Pick 4 Midday 243 1 Pick 3 Evening 5 1 4 Pick 4 Evening 6 7 8 1 Borgia Lottery Cash 3 Midday 7 6 Cash 4 Midday 0 2 7 5 Cash 3 Evening 9 9 3 Cash 4 Evening 6 6 7 Fantasy 17 2 1 26 Mega Millions 42 7 20 13 47 Moga Ball 9.
Clark joins Rex's transition team after election win
South Carolina figures note Ken Clark reflects on primary loss blamed on SCRG style mailings funded from out of state. Clark will serve on Jim Rex transition team while Rex edges Floyd by 455 votes in a near million vote tally and vows to advance education policy.
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