Editorial Reader Seeks Full AP Debate Fact Check Online
A reader thanks senior volunteers at USC Aiken McGrath Learning Center for tech help to seniors and urges full online availability of AP Fact Check on the vice presidential debate. They question space limits, call for space-noted summaries, and criticize gas prices and oil company profits amid refinery problems.
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Ralph Dale
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Satellite station closure affects Aiken news coverage
Local viewers note WJBF closed its Aiken satellite station and question the impact on news coverage. Without the bureau, residents worry about fewer reports on community events and delayed updates.
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Palmetto Cakes Praised by Reader Comment
A reader urges others to try Palmetto Cakes, praising quality and announcing a TalkBack hotline and email for comments. The note indicates readers' names are optional and may be edited by the Aiken Standard for space and content.
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Correction on Sunday Science Education article misquote
The Aiken Standard corrects a misquote about Cassandra Luttrall and states Raleigh the barred owl is protected by law. Owls cannot be touched and students may touch only certain specimens like wings and talons. The paper invites readers to report errors to Karen Daily by phone or email.
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Aiken
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Realtors Hear Probate Judge and School Board District 8 Candidates
Aiken Board of Realtors hosted candidate forums for Probate Judge Sue Roe and challenger Jane Page Thompson plus School Board District 8 contenders. Thompson urged online data platforms and homeownership partnerships. Roe stressed service and provided probate office figures. Also discussed were safer communities initiative and RPAC funding for local reps.
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Aiken
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Public Safety
Charles Barranco
S.C
Tom Young
Bill Taylor
Don Wells
RPAC
DeMint rallies Aiken Republicans on small business tour
Sen. Jim DeMint addressed the Aiken Republican Club at The Willcox in Aiken promoting his Saving Small Business tour and Senate Conservatives Fund. He urged turnout to help GOP candidates, praised Mitt Romney, criticized Barack Obama, and lauded South Carolina’s congressional delegation including Joe Wilson.
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Aiken
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South Carolina
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Washington, D.C
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PAC
Aiken County Council Tables RV Park Ordinance Debate
The council postponed a final reading on changes to RV park and campground codes after staff were asked to revise them. The Development Committee sought screening between parks and nearby uses, with options like a fence or plantings. The measure, which would ease density and setback rules, was tabled unanimously amid ongoing dispute.
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Development Committee
Planning and Development Department
Strohminger
Council
Carolina Sparks
Bob Samples
Aiken County
Kathy Rawls
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