Thanksgiving memory of roadside aid on a crowded holiday
A reader recalls a Thanksgiving morning near 11 miles to church when a tire blew out. Mr Willie Butler Mr Phillip Butler and Sgt Harm stopped to help, changing the tire and urging the traveler to press on. The writer praises the unexpected kindness amid changing times and crowded roads.
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Army draft for illegal immigrants sparks debate
Readers suggest placing Mexicans entering the country illegally into the military with training and weapons to address corruption in Mexico, while others discuss restaurant chair safety and how to submit comments to the Aiken Standard via Talkback.
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New administrators unite at Aiken area church school
Randy Martin and Tonya Bryant took posts at South Aiken Baptist Christian School sharing a mission to blend strong academics with Christian education. They plan gradual growth to a new building and expanded programs, aiming to prepare students for life and eternity.
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Students build Lego robots for regional FIRST LEGO League event
Fifth graders from J. D. Lever Elementary School prepare for a regional FIRST LEGO League contest at the James Taylor Center on the Aiken High campus. Eleven teams from Aiken and nearby areas compete with top teams advancing to a January state contest. Local support comes from Westinghouse Savannah River Company and grants from WSRC, Public Education Partners, and the State Department of Education.
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Woman arrested after strange Greenwich Drive robbery attempt
Aiken woman Kelsey A. Mhyre, 21, was arrested Tuesday after entering a Greenwich Drive home and claiming two gunmen would kill the residents unless money and jewelry were handed over. She is charged with first degree burglary breaking and entering auto resisting arrest and simple assault and battery. The victim, a neighbor, wrestled Mhyre to the ground as she claimed two men outside with M 16s. The suspect, wearing latex gloves, allegedly fought officers and kicked a policeman during arrest.
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Holiday light display opens at Hopelands Gardens in December
Hopelands Gardens unveils a nightly holiday light exhibit from December 9 to 27 with closures on December 13 20 24 and 25. Visitors are asked to use the shuttle from the Goodwill lot on Whiskey Road and enjoy hot chocolate cider cookies and illuminated displays. Admission is free. For more information call 803 642 7631. The Tree of Hope honoring cancer fighters will be lit today at 5 45 p.m. in front of the Cancer Care Institute at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.
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