TalkBack reader letters discuss moped license and health care
A TalkBack submission criticizes the Obama administration and Affordable Care Act while urging a better rail link from Aiken to Augusta. The writer expresses frustration with the economy and health care issues and urges readers to vote and stay engaged.
Corrections Noted By Aiken Standard For Friday Edition
The Aiken Standard corrects a front page photo caption misdating the Windsor couple's 1963 wedding and a Portrait of the Past caption misspelling Michael L Williamson. The paper invites readers to report factual errors via phone or email to set the record straight.
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Gaston Gift Faire at Gaston Livery Stable Next Weekend
The first Gaston Gift Faire will be held Saturday November 30 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Gaston Livery Stable 1315 Richland Ave E featuring goat cheese handcrafted jewelry and wreaths from artists including Beverly Zimmer Will Traver and David Tavrnier. Activities include demonstrations by Aiken Ladies Aside and Aiken Driving Club with pet adoption from Equine Rescue and dog adoption on site. Proceeds benefit Golden Harvest Food Bank with parking at local county offices and sponsors Howell Printing Trophies Unlimited True Value and Highfields. For more information call 803-648-4123.
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Gaston Gift Faire at Gaston Livery on Nov 30
A Gaston Gift Faire will be held November 30 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Gaston Livery. For more information call 803-648-4123.
County expands Smart911 adoption in Aiken area
About 5 percent of Aiken County residents are online with Smart911, and officials aim to boost that number. The system, launched in 2011, lets users load profiles with contacts, medical histories, photos, home and vehicle details, and even pet info to assist 911 responders.
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Aiken horses set for Camden Cup and undercard by Springdale
Demonstrative returns to defend his Camden Cup title at Springdale Race Course in Camden. Racegoers also see Street Fight in an allowance on the undercard, aiming to set up a deeper run at the Carolina Cup in the spring. Demonstrative carries 9 wins and $468,574 in earnings and is ridden by Robbie Walsh. Street Fight, a 4-year-old gelding by Street Sense, will be ridden by Willie McCarthy and carries 148 pounds in the 2 1/2 mile event. Ben Baugh covers equine sports for the Aiken Standard.
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Robbie Walsh
Calvin Houghland
Percy Warner
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Street Fight
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DuPont Planetarium Show At USC Aiken Ruth Patrick Center
The DuPont Planetarium at the Ruth Patrick Science Education Center will screen In My Backyard at 7 p.m and More than Meets the Eye at 8 p.m on Saturday November 30. Admission costs 4.50 for adults 3.50 for seniors 2.50 for students 4K through 12 and 1 for USCA students faculty and staff. Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held weekly at St. Paul Lutheran Church 961 Trail Ridge Road at 7 p.m on Tuesday Thursday Friday and Saturday.
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