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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 2006
Page
3
A reader notes lingering gas surcharges despite lower prices and references aiken high school threats last Friday. The message urges lockdowns during investigations and criticizes coverage, while requesting weekly stock market printing from the Augusta paper and Aiken Standard.
A reader thanks a CVS pharmacist at York Street for excellent help with a blood testing machine, noting smiles and thorough service. The caller invites others to share appreciation via the Talkback hotline or email, with readers’ names optional.
The Aiken Young Marines birthday is recorded as Oct 17 and the Marine Corps League birthday as Nov 10. The Aiken Standard apologizes for the error and invites readers to report corrections by calling Mike Gibbons or Jet Wallace or emailing the newspaper.
Lt. Governor Andre Bauer held a roadside meet and greet in Aiken in front of Wendy's at Whiskey and Pine Log roads drawing honks and waves from passing drivers. Campaign manager Drake Jarman praised the approach as old fashioned politics. Bauer plans at least 20 more roadside chats statewide before election day November 7.
The STAR Annual Oyster Roast and Barbecue Benefit drew a large crowd at Black Forest Equestrian Center on Banks Mill Road. Organizers say proceeds support STAR Riding and Driving Inc, which offers therapeutic horseback riding for disabled people in the Aiken Augusta area.
An 18 year old from Columbia Highway was arrested by Aiken Public Safety on drug distribution charges after being seen leaving a known drug house. Police found seven small baggies of marijuana, seeds, and stems in the vehicle during a narcotics search. The driver admitted the marijuana belonged to him and two other men were in the car.
Seniors in the Aiken Area Senior Games enjoyed a post competition cookout at the H Odell Weeks Center hosted by the Aiken PRT Department. Athletes over 50 competed in events from shuffleboard to table tennis across various locations with track and field at Aiken High School and table tennis at H Odell Weeks Center scheduled, coordinator Alicia Willoughby-Davis said participation was acceptable.
A speaker praises the rewarding nature of the event and notes participants tried new tasks. She plans to begin preparation for the next event in May and will target businesses tied to the events to broaden outreach and attract more participants.
City bulletin highlights October as Loyalty month with a focus on character. lottery results listed include Pick 3 and Pick 4 draws for midday and evening, plus Palmetto Cash 5, Cash 3 and Cash 4 variants, Fantasy 5, and Moga Millions and Bal numbers.
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