Readers defend pet responsibility and civic discourse
A letter criticizes a Talk Back petition about park cleanliness and owner duties. It urges owners to clean up after dogs, notes affordable dog bags, and calls for responsible behavior. The writer questions partisan media influence and urges the Standard to avoid caustic coverage.
City debates animal control and rabies policy rethink
Readers react to a shift in pet registrations under South Carolina law. The new lifetime permits drop yearly rabies checks, sparking concerns about stray dogs and potential outbreaks. Call or email with brief comments. names not required.
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One year on Huddle House shootings mystery continues
North Augusta Public Safety’s lead detective held an afternoon press conference on the first anniversary of the Huddle House shootings. Det. R Tim Thornton said most initial details remain, with no new shooter information. The gunman, described as a white male in his 20s, remains at large. DNA hits are still sought.
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Group Gives Thanks By Donating Thanksgiving Groceries
Tonya Mathis and her husband Cal vin donated boxes of Thanksgiving groceries to the Aiken Head Start facility representing the Old School New School Motorcycle Club. They said the effort has run about six years and aims to give back to families with children in the preschool program.
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Aiken-Barwell
Mathis
Calvin
Aiken
New School Motorcycle Club
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Mary Jenkins
DeVante Gleaton
Levee Livingstone
Dyneisha Lewis
Beverly Ashley
Head Start
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Tanya
Ole School
Aiken-Barnwell
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Dixie Toy Run Supports 58 Local Kids in Aiken Event
Dixie Thunder Aiken hosts the 22nd annual Helping Hands Toy Run on Saturday December 2 at Aiken Motorcycle on Whiskey Road. Bring a new wrapped toy to aid newborns through teens including 19 teenage girls. Meet at noon, depart at 1 pm. For details call Jim 803 643 9178, Butch 803 827 3827, or Dan 803 893 6610.
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Aiken
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Akon Star newspaper delivery and subscription notice
Delivery details for the Akon Star newspaper list dates for 2006 to 2007, with weekly and weekend schedules. Subscriptions shown include price 22.80 and delivery changes, redelivery hours, and payment methods to Akon, South Carolina. Contact information and service adjustments are provided for current subscribers.
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Students explore life in 1855 for third graders
Mary White from the Aiken County Historical Museum led third graders at J D Lever Elementary through a contrast of 1855 life with today. She described no television or cars, long workdays, minimal education, harsh hygiene, and simple clothing and food, highlighting how different daily life was for common families.
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Aaron Coleman
Taylor Scot
White
Sandra Medlin
South Carolina
Redcliffe Plantation
Medlin
Ney
City of Character: Aiken's Trait for November Hospitality
Aiken’s monthly character feature highlights Hospitality as the trait for November. Lottery results listed include Pick 3 Midday 1 0 8 Pick 4 Midday 583 1 Pick 3 Evening 6 6 0 Pick 4 Evening 26 1 7 Carolina Five 37 13 27 30 8 Multiphice 3 Powerball 22 32 36 49 55 Powerball 8 Powerplay 5 Cash 3 Midday 9 34 Cash 4 Midday 77 20 Cash 3 Evening 65 0 Cash 4 Evening 1 5 6 5 Fantasy 5 13 39 46 22 Mega Millions 1 3 10 13 29 40 Free Ball 20.
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