Angry letter criticizes Obama and veterans coverage at Aiken Standard
A reader blasts editorial practices and asks for clearer road information while criticizing President Obama. The letter questions government aid for children left behind and references Afghanistan and veterans, urging informed public discourse and offering a TalkBack contact.
Homes in Powderhouse Road subdivision vary in size
The article corrects prior data on the Powderhouse Road subdivision noting homes under construction range from 1,500 to 2,400 square feet. The Aiken Standard regrets the error.
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USC Aiken Theatre stages The Miser at Etherredge Center
The USC Aiken University Theatre continues The Miser a Moliere farce updated to New Orleans 1950s with shows today at 2 p m and 7 30 p m Monday and Tuesday at the Etherredge Center. Tickets cost 15 for adults 12 for seniors and 7 for students call 641 3243 for tickets and information.
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Two Aiken County Men Die In Separate Crashes
Two traffic deaths within 24 hours in Aiken County. Johnny Clarke 24 of North Augusta died at 11 30 p m Friday after his motorcycle crossed the center line on Duncan Road and hit a northbound pickup driven by Barbara Davis. Benjamin L Young 27 of Aiken died at 4 05 p m Saturday in a single vehicle crash on I 20 after leaving the roadway at mile marker 25. alcohol and drug paraphernalia found in the Kia Spectra rental. Both crashes under investigation by the South Carolina Highway Patrol and the Aiken County Coroner’s Office.
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Aiken
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Descendant of Dracula author signs first novel at Books-A-Million
Dacre Stoker, Bram Stoker’s great grand uncle descendant, signs Dracula the Un-Dead at Aiken Mall Books-A-Million celebrating the paperback release. He discusses half a million hardcover sales, a world tour, and filming a Bram Stoker documentary in Ireland.
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Call for Female Singers to Audition in Aiken A Cappella
An all female ensemble led by Bill Rich from South Bound ary seeks women readers with strong work ethic for 12 to 14 voices. Auditions run 6 to 7 p.m. Oct 12 and Oct 19 in the South Presbyterian Church choir room at 1711 Whiskey Road. Beverly at 649 2672.
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South Boundary
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Whiskey Road
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Audi
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Call
Beverly
Touch a Horse Day aids Aiken shelter fundraise
The third annual Touch a Horse Day at Bridle Creek Equestrian Community drew crowds for activities and a fundraiser for the Aiken County Animal Shelter. Jennifer Miller and Tracey Turner highlighted the event's goal while J F Gagn showcased a Grand Prix jumping demonstration with Vodka the Belgian Warmblood.
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Aiken County Animal Shelter
Friends of the Animal Shelter
Jennifer Miller
Lowe’s
Palmetto Dog Club
Aiken Saddlery and Supply
Jeannie Beck
Aiken County Public Library
Tracey Kenworthy
Ben Baugh
Sean Parker
Autumn
Aiken County
Democratic governor hopeful to tour Aiken area
Vincent Sheheen the Democratic candidate will visit Aiken today. He plans stops at Second Baptist Church Montmorenci Baptist Church and Friendship Baptist Church and at 3 p.m. he will tour the Democratic campaign headquarters at Kalmia Mall 1612 Richland Ave W to meet staff and participate in a voter telephone session.
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Aiken
Sheehan
Second Baptist Church
Montmorenci Baptist Church
Friendship Baptist Church
Kalmia Mall
Richland Ave. W
Forum to feature Fleming Watkins in North Augusta
Candidates from two School Board districts will participate in a 7 p.m. Monday forum at the North Augusta Community Center. District 5 incumbent Ray Fleming and challenger Eddie Watkins will join Levi Green. All will answer questions received in advance. Public Education Partners coordinates the event.
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Ray Fleming
Eddie Watkins
Levi Green
Public Education Partners
United Way Hosts Annual Family Fun Day in Aiken County
United Way of Aiken County held its sixth Family Fun Day at H Odell Weeks Activities Center with 18 member agencies offering food, games, face painting and booths. Volunteers from Girl Scouts Boy Scouts and many local groups participated as visitors donated food for Golden Harvest Food Bank.
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Aiken County
H. Odell Weeks Activities Center
Candis Moyer
Aiken Standard Contact and Publication Details
The Aiken Standard based in Aiken South Carolina provides contact and publishing information. It lists staff emails and roles, postage details, mailing address, subscription rates, and delivery dates for 2010 including Sunday Plus schedule.
Lottery Winning Numbers Report
Saturday draw results show Pick 3 Midday 4 0 0 and Pick 4 Midday 9 2 0 4. Evening picks 6 0 8 and 7 2 0 3. Palmetto 5 sequence 6 12 19 24 27 with multiplier 2. Powerball 35 with play 3 and numbers 2 6 32 42 49. Cash 3 Midday 0 1 9 and Cash 4 Midday 4 2 0 7. FIVE Evening 7 0 1 1 7 and 6 5 2 2 8. The Win for Life and remaining Evening numbers were unavailable at press time. check Monday’s edition.
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