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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 2012
Page
3
The piece advises using vehicle lights in heavy fog as a prudent safety practice. It emphasizes turning on headlights to improve visibility and being cautious while driving in reduced visibility conditions.
A reader comments on the Laurens Street bridge being funded by recovery money, praises its purpose, and criticizes its aesthetics in the historic district. The letter also mentions fried liver dishes at local restaurants, a missing cat case, and public notices about parks, hotels, and road extensions in Aiken.
The Friends of the Gaston Livery Stable host the Save the Barn Dance at Luc and Liz Godard’s facility. Volunteers raise funds without tax money, aided by Fatz Cafe and local artists as the Sandlapper String Band and the Southland Cloggers entertain.
STAR Riding Inc. hosted its Oyster Roast fundraiser at the Lewis family arena transforming it into a dining and entertainment venue. The event featured Doug & The Henrys, barbecue from Papa Russ, and attracted 400 pre sale tickets with many more attendees. Ralph Courtney praised community support and organizers noted smooth logistics and 70 oyster boxes. Theresa Shahan, a volunteer and former event horse owner, highlighted the program’s benefits for area residents with disabilities.
The EPA warns there is no safe radon level and all homes should be tested. Aiken shows predicted indoor radon under 2 pCiL. action if over 4 pCiL. Short term tests take 2 to 90 days, labs 2 to 4 weeks. If over 8 pCiL after long-term testing, radon reduction advised. typical fixes average $1200. Free test kits via hotline or email.
USC Aiken hosts the Palmetto Connections Symposium with Dr. Peter H. Wood speaking on The Election of 1864. Registration $15 includes lunch. In parallel, the WSI-United Way River Run offers a 10k and 5k at North Augusta Riverview Park Activities Center with fees $30 and $10. Contact Steve Morrone for details.
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