Talkback comments highlight local education and healthcare views
Readers discuss class sizes and quality of schooling, online bill-pay needs for Aiken, Blythewood as a nearby town, and road repairs. The letter criticizes Obamacare and Medicaid funding while praising community ties, urging readers to call or email TalkBack with brief, publishable comments.
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Correction issued for Silver Bluff volleyball score 3-0
The Aiken Standard corrected Friday’s report confirming Silver Bluff defeated Calhoun County 3-0. The paper apologizes for the error and invites readers to report facts by contacting Melissa Hanna at 803-644-2364 or editorial@address.
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Aiken County Animal Shelter nears December completion
The 11,000-square-foot facility on Wire Road and May Royal Drive is on track to open in December. The design includes three wings with separate intake and adoption areas, a public lobby, and covered walkways. Construction totals exceed 2 million with funds from a one-cent sales tax plus capital funds and a future plan to enclose outdoor kennels.
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Vigil remembers mother and daughter killed in domestic violence
The Cumbee Center held a candlelight vigil on Newberry Street to honor Ashley Kaney and her daughter Riley Burdick victims of a domestic violence case in Aiken. A Sunday benefit at The Red Pepper on Silver Bluff Road will raise funds for their funeral expenses with live music, food, drinks and a silent auction. Admission is 30 dollars for individuals and 50 for couples with proceeds via the Aiken Unite for Ashley and Riley site.
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Aiken United for Ashley and Riley Benefit Event
Community charity event at The Red Pepper on Silver Bluff Road supports domestic violence awareness. Sunday hours are 4 to 8 p.m. Tickets cost 30 dollars for individuals and 50 dollars for couples. Visit the Aiken United site for Ashley and Riley for details.
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STAR Riding seeks volunteers for expanding program
STAR Riding Inc. at Hopeland Farms, an affiliate of PATH Int'l, seeks volunteers to lead and sidewalk, clean tack, assist in offices, write grants, or mentor as an instructor. The CSRA program has 25 students and plans winter growth. 20 hours of mentoring can lead to instruction with Davies’ guidance.
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Rohan
Star Riding Inc
Hopeland Farms
Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International
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Kim Davies
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