Aiken residents urge stronger nuisance codes for rentals
A letter praises Harrisburg homeowners for cleanup in Augusta and criticizes local government in Aiken for lacking nuisance codes for rental properties. The writer questions existing rules and recalls Crosland Park’s decline tied to rentals, urging action from City of Aiken authorities.
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Aiken County 287(g) containment under Sheriff Hunt scrutiny
The Aiken Standard's bookings indicate ongoing arrests in Aiken County with calls for enforcement of 287(g) provisions. Critics question Sheriff Hunt's policy stance and whether illegal entrants are being held for ICE, amid local concerns about immigration enforcement and public safety.
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Parent Voices Frustration Over Split Pre-K Schedules
A parent objects to alternating morning and afternoon pre K days claiming it prevents routine. They say lunch periods cause issues with frozen meals for a fourth grader and call for a consistent system. The message also attacks the ACLU and its stance on religious crosses.
Readers debate Olympics stance and presidential diplomacy
Aiken Standard readers are invited to comment on Olympic hosting and U S leadership. The call for opinions cites President Obama’s global apologies and mentions luxury jets as symbols of perceived arrogance. Comments may be left via TalkBack or email and will be edited for space.
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Jackson Enjoys Hook and Cook Festival in Townwide Event
Jackson hosts the second Hook and Cook Festival featuring a fishing tournament at the boat landing, a cook-off at the community center, arts and crafts, inflatables, and Jackson Idol. Winners span pan fish and bass divisions, barbecue prizes, and youth age categories. About 1,200 attendees reported with community leaders praising attendance and census outreach.
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Contact Information for Aiken Standard Submissions and Newsroom
The tip requests call 644 2401 for newsroom questions and provides email and contacts for editors and staff. It lists Managing Editor Michael Gibbons and Tim O Briant among others, plus hours and mailing details for the Aiken Standard published by Aiken Communications Inc.
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Generator on the road to Cliffside Steam Station
A nearly two million pound electric generator, after a two week Aiken County residency, moved through U S Highway 1 near Aiken Airport to the Cliffside Steam Station coal facility near Boiling Springs North Carolina. It planned an I 20 overpass pass with a 20 minute closure and a Greenwood stop planned next.
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Wiseman Installed as Rector at St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church
The Rev Grant Wiseman was installed as rector of St Thaddeus Episcopal Church in Aiken with Rt Rev Dorsey Henderson Jr presiding. His mother Rev Heather Wiseman and father Deacon Marshall Wiseman attended along with Heather teaching in Augusta and the Wiseman twins Abby and Audrey in Mead Hall.
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Weekend Lottery Draws Report From Aiken Standard
Saturday results list Pick 3 and Pick 4 midday and evening numbers, Palmetto Cash 5 and Multiplier, Powerball with Powerplay, and Cash 3 4 and Win For Life figures. Missing Cash 4 Evening and Fantasy 5 numbers noted with a reference to Monday edition for full winning numbers.
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