Walgreen's Opens Prompting Call for 24-Hour Pharmacy
A reader urges the opening of a 24 hour pharmacy in Aiken after Walgreen's arrival to avoid trips to Augusta when local shops close.
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 2009
Page
3
A reader urges the opening of a 24 hour pharmacy in Aiken after Walgreen's arrival to avoid trips to Augusta when local shops close.
A reader notes lights burning at Odell Weeks Park during rain and questions if residents should support lighted facilities. They also mention bright baseball field lights after concerts and question cost and fairness of government raises amid Social Security, Medicare, and teacher pay cuts. The letter challenges voters to consider who benefits from policy changes.
A reader voices discontent about roadside litter and mowing on bypass 118 while also noting community remarks on politics and social issues. The letter references retirees, cultural rights, and local pride alongside comments about public figures and race.
A note encourages readers to call the TalkBack hotline or email the newspaper with quick opinions on leaving keys in cars and theft. It states names aren’t required and notes the Aiken Standard may edit submissions for space and content.
A Bath woman returned inside her burning Huber Clay Road home to find her cat, then was treated for smoke inhalation by Aiken EMS as firefighters battled the blaze. Crews described heavy fire and smoke damage with no other injuries.
Aiken County teachers of the year convened at a regional forum coordinated by CERRA with district reps including Lisa Lader of Aiken High. They plan a two day February workshop for 85 teachers while addressing retention amid budget cuts and larger classes. Bryan Coburn spoke as current state teacher of the year and speakers urged political involvement to support public education.
The Aiken Standard, ISSN 0893 2557, established in 1867, is published daily by Aiken Communications Inc. Address changes go to PO Box 456, 326 Rutland Drive, Aiken SC 29802. Rates and delivery options listed for home and non city zones with specific date-only Sunday Plus schedule.
Hole-N-One unveils Spooky Golf, a glowy family friendly Halloween mini golf season. Owner John Hyder notes the decor shifts from scary to fun with events like birthday parties and nightly hours from 7 p.m. admission ranges by age and the course remains open most evenings.
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