Reader feedback urges civil discourse after line-cutting incident
Aiken Standard talks back section invites readers to share comments via TalkBack at 803-644-2384 or editorial aikenstandard com. The note criticizes a public argument at Wendy's and warns that social media exposure follows rude behavior due to ubiquitous cameras.
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Allant Trio concert ticket correction announced
The Aiken Standard corrects a previously printed ticket price for the Allant Trio performance at 4 p.m. October 18 at St John’s United Methodist Church 104 Newberry St NW. Tickets are $30 online at oyemaiken com or at the URS Center for Performing Arts box office 803 648 1438. The paper invites readers to report factual errors.
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Mayoral Forum Set in Aiken With Two More to Follow
Democratic candidate Lessie Price and Republican Rick Osbon will attend a Thursday forum at Newberry Hall as the first of three mayoral forums. Tickets are sold out for this event with subsequent forums at USC Aiken Etherredge Center on Oct 14 and Crosland Park Community Resource Center on Oct 20.
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Department of Communications
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Flooding Closes Multiple Roads in Aiken and Salley Areas
Aiken County Emergency Services reports widespread road closures due to flooding. Key blocks include Corinth Church Road Hollow Creek Road Mt Ebal Road Old Shoals Road and Sugar Pine Road with bridges washed out or near collapse. Updates available on the Aiken County EMD Facebook page.
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Hollow Creek Road
Orangeburg County
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Goose Platter Road
Lexington County
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Leesville
Mt. Ebal Road
S.C
Old Shoals Road
U.S. 1
Mt. Pleasant Road
Monetta
North Fork
Aiken
Sugar Pine
Coleman Bridge Road
Kennedy Pond
Wagener
Tillman Poole
Altrees Corbitt
Mt. Pleasant
Sawyer Road
Tyler Pond
Gunter Park Drive
Busbee Road
Williams Busbee Road
Holiness Church Road
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Aiken County Road Closures Persist After Flooding
Aiken County faces continuing road closures as floodwaters linger after heavy rainfall. Emergency leaders caution residents to avoid flood zones and respect barriers. U S 1 to Mount Pleasant Road remains shut due to a washed out bridge and downed tree, with Old Shoals Road bridge damage prompting a six mile detour. Six statewide drownings linked to high water are noted.
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S.C. Department of Transportation
Aiken County
Tommy Thompson
Thompson
Old Shoals Road
U.S. 1
Mount Pleasant Road
Monetta
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