Aiken readers urged to mix new plans with job training
A reader criticizes adding another recreational facility in Aiken while urging city action on curb appeal and yard maintenance. They advocate using height ordinance concerns to justify ladder truck costs and stress the need for job training rather than more leisure amenities. Comments channel provided.
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Aiken Standard corrects SPCA Thrift Store error
The Oct 19 TalkBack note misstated a SPCA Thrift Store in Langley BiLo plaza. The store has been closed since Aug 22. The paper invites readers to report factual errors to Holly Ellington by phone or email.
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Lottery results flicker across South Carolina and Georgia
Midday draws in South Carolina yield Pick 3 7 6 5 and Pick 4 5 4 6 1 while evening Pick 3 5 3 2 and Pick 4 7 4 3 7 share similar turnout. Palmetto Cash 5 numbers are 5 7 14 34 36 with Power-Up 5. Georgia Cash 3 midday 7 5 0 and Cash 4 2 8 7 2. FIVE midday 5 9 5 3 6, Cash 3 evening 0 3 8, Cash 4 evening 2 4 1 9, and FIVE evening 4 1 6 40. Fantasy 5 draws 42 17 34 40 30.
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Aiken County expects FEMA aid for storm damage
Aiken County officials anticipate FEMA emergency aid as early as Wednesday to cover repairs on county and state roads and bridges damaged in the Oct 3 to 5 storms. Total damage exceeds 610000, with dams and Langley Dam projects under review and plans to bill the federal aid process. County administrator Clay Killian notes eligibility will hinge on combined repair costs to meet thresholds. First responders praised for actions during the storm and Langley Dam maintenance plans await DHEC input.
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Colonial Times marks 24 years of historic Living History Park
North Augusta covers Colonial Times A Day to Remember at the Living History Park. Lynn Thompson, chairwoman, notes growing fence displays and more demonstrations from blacksmithing to linen making. The Faire Wynds Circus entertains as families visit tents. admission remains free to educate children and encourage family attendance.
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Witness may detail fatal I-95 crash in North Carolina
A witness traveling behind the Reddish family vehicle on Friday may provide new details as investigators seek why the car veered off Interstate 95 near mile 47 and struck trees in the Fayetteville area. Four family members died and several others were injured in the crash en route to a Prince ton reunion.
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Osbon to Speak at Aiken Republican Club Luncheon
Tony Coffaro Jr announces Rick Osbon will address the Aiken Republican Club at the October Luncheon Meeting in Newberry Hall. Registration runs 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. Lunch at noon. Members pay 17 dollars, non members 22. Osbon challenges Democrat Lessie Price for mayor on November 3. RSVP Nancy Boykin via arc29803 atlanticbb.net or 803-642-9668.
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