Aiken TalkBack readers share kindness and concerns
Editorial readers express appreciation for Aiken hospitality during evacuee stays and request continued community support. They urge fixes to city pipes and note rising water bills on fixed incomes. A commenter thanks a Lowe's helper and invites feedback via TalkBack hotline or email while noting submission rules.
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Lottery results brief from South Carolina and Georgia drawings
South Carolina midday picks include 9 6 8 for Pick 3 and 3 3 7 4 for Pick 4 with evening 9 1 5 and 7 6 1 9. Palmetto Cash 5 shows 6 21 23 34 37 and Power-up 4. Georgia midday totals list Cash 3 7 7 0 and Cash 4 3 2 2 1 with FIVE 4 3 8 6 6 and FIVE 9 6 3 3 2 for evening. Late Wednesday numbers include Cash 4 evening 20 9 5 and Fantasy 5 8 18 21 39 41.
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Pink Ribbon Tea highlights breast cancer research fundraising
Anne Kelty, who has not had breast cancer, led a Pink Ribbon Tea in Aiken to raise funds for Susan G. Komen 3-Day walks. She described years of participation and nearly $50,000 raised by her teams for research. The event promoted October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month and featured a proclamation naming Pink Tea Day.
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South Carolina Dems slam rigged election talk at town hall
At a two district town hall the South Carolina Democratic Party denounced Donald Trump’s claims the election is rigged and his willingness to accept results. Speakers urged voters to support Democratic candidates like Hillary Clinton while pledging better governance, integrity in elections, and policy focus on health care safety jobs and education.
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Learn to play duplicate bridge at Aiken club
The Aiken Duplicate Bridge Club hosts a duplicate bridge game each Monday Wednesday and Friday at 1 30 p m All players are welcome regardless of experience New players play for free Games are held at the Croft House 356 York St NE. Pizza Joint 125 Richland Ave W hosts trivia Wednesday nights 7 9 p m New player pickleball clinics will be held on the first
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Paddling Clinic Offered at Odell Weeks Center
Local brief announces a tennis and pickleball clinic held on the third Wednesday of the month from 1 30 to 3 30 p m at the H Odell Weeks Activities Center Players must register at Odell Weeks pay 8 fee prior to the clinic Paddles and balls provided and participants should wear tennis or court shoes Maximum of eight players per clinic For more information visit www pickledillys com
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Free addiction support group offered in North Augusta
A free addiction support group will be offered from 5 30 to 7 p m Tuesdays and Thursdays at Dr John Whitley Jr s office 1315 W Martintown Road North Augusta for those who have suffered from addiction or alcoholism.
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Halloween Costume Party at Single, Single Again
The venue will host a Halloween Costume Party on Oct 29 at 6 30 pm. Attendees vote on best costume with a prize. Bring a Halloween snack and BYOB. Halloween punch and service items provided. RSVP by Oct 26 with venue details to follow.
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