TalkBack Letter Responds To Aiken Hate Debate
A TalkBack reader from Aiken shares anger over perceived racial hate in town. The writer urges inviting all races to Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners and says they are moving to Columbia seeking a more welcoming climate.
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Unemployed Son Seeks Jobs Hope Amid Community Skepticism
A mother pleads for help as her unemployed son, diligent in daily job hunts, faces skepticism from others who doubt his efforts. She fears for his safety and calls for jobs, community support, and prayer, inviting readers to share opportunities via TalkBack and email.
Correction on road fee amount in Aiken Standard
In a letter to the editor by Gregory J. Topliff published November 23 the road maintenance fee was listed as fifteen dollars. The Aiken Standard regrets the error.
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Feast of Carols 2010 Holiday Wishes at USC Aiken
Limited tickets remain for the Etherredge Center event on Dec 1 hosted by the Department of Visual and Performing Arts. Tickets are 40 dollars with proceeds funding department scholarships. Doors open 6 30 p m show at 7 p m. tickets through Monday by calling 641 3305.
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Feast of Carols 2010 Holiday Wishes at USC Aiken
Doors open at 6 30 p m December 1 at the Etherredge Center USC Aiken. The concert begins at 7 p m with tickets and information available by calling 641 3305.
Coats donated to Hahn Village outreach by Friendship Baptist
Mary Bruce displays a coat from Friendship Baptist Church Women’s Ministry at the Hahn Village community center. The group distributed over 140 coats, with donations from Owens-Corning staff and local members, as part of a two year outreach effort. Aiming to help families, the church also offered budgeting guidance and mentioned Bank programs for savings and credit building. Will Jones notes Boy Scout Troop 463 involvement to provide structure and activities for youths.
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Santa's Workshop at Graniteville Dec 21
Aiken County Parks and Recreation hosts Santa's Workshop at 917 Jefferson Davis Highway on Dec 21 at 5:30 p.m. The first 50 children receive a Home Depot craft kit. Walgreens photos with Santa, hot chocolate from Cedar Creek Church, and a charity drive for hats, scarves, gloves for the Cumbee Center. Call 663-6142 for details.
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Blue Ribbon Commission to tour SRS review nuclear waste
The Blue Ribbon Commission on America's Nuclear Future will tour the Savannah River Site January 6 and hold a public meeting January 7 at the Marriott in Augusta. DOE spokesman Jim Giusti said times are pending while a public tour is planned and commissioners' names remain undisclosed.
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ROTC Cadet Sidney Gary Completes Warrior Forge Course
Sidney M. Gary graduated from the Army ROTC leadership development course Operation Warrior Forge at Fort Lewis Washington. The 32 day program trains cadets in military life administration and logistics while assessing officer potential and professionalism. Gary is the son of Linda S. Gary and Sidney L. Gary and a 2003 South Aiken High School alumnus.
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Contact information and submission guidelines for Aiken Standard
Readers are urged to contact the newsroom at 644 2401 or email for submissions. Managing Editor Michael Gibbons can be reached at 644 2361. Tim O Briant and Scott Hunter are listed with various contact details. The notice lists office hours, mailing address, and subscription rates for 2010.
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