TalkBack debate over religion coverage in local Standard
A Wednesday TalkBack issue questions the Standard’s heavy religious content. The writer asks if a monitoring system should track religious input and whether Islamists can assimilate, noting demographic changes and conflicting views on faith in public life.
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State Fair Registration Sparks Questions in Columbia
Readers question why the public must register to attend the State Fair in Columbia and who conducts these searches. A shopper recounts being jolted by a distracted driver in a grocery store, urging readers to leave phones at home and to contact the TalkBack hotline or email.
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Correction: Evening of Country event moved to Aiken venue
The Aiken Standard corrects an earlier listing for An Evening of Country stating the event will occur at the Aiken Mi Rancho on Richland Avenue instead of the Clearwater location. The paper invites readers to report factual errors by contacting Mike Gibbons or emailing the editorial desk.
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LAC class builds teamwork at Camp Gravatt retreat
The Leadership Aiken County class of 2010-11 held a three day retreat October 3 to 5 at Camp Gravatt in Aiken County. They completed a ropes course and SimSoc activity to strengthen teamwork and plan their yearly community project.
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Annual Aiken Ghost Tours explore eerie local history
Kent Cubbage, head of the science department at Aiken Technical College, leads the annual Aiken Ghost Tours during Halloween week. Hour tours run 7 p.m. Oct 28–30 for 10, 90‑minute deluxe tours 7 p.m. Oct 31 for 20, with reservations optional and fees payable at Pendleton Street. Tours cover Civil War era Battle of Aiken lore and the Old Post Office stories, with new tales added yearly. Participants are advised to bring flashlights and wear walking shoes. tours may be rescheduled for rain. Contact details provided.
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Aiken Standard Office Information and Rates Notice
The Aiken Standard lists office hours and contact details for editors and the newsroom. It includes mailing address P O Box 456 326 Rutland Drive Aiken SC 29802 and subscription rates for EZ Pay and Sunday Plus service with dates for 2010 deliveries.
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Beech Island brush fire burns over 10 acres two structures
Firefighters battled a brush fire in Beech Island off McElmurray Road on Thursday, scorching more than 10 acres and destroying two structures. No injuries were reported as the blaze burned for hours.
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City Lottery Results and October Loyalty Trait Highlight
The notice lists October loyalty focus for Onage with Loyalty as the trait. It reports winning Pick 3 and Pick 4 midday and evening numbers, Palmetto Cash 5, Power-Up draws, and Georgia Five results, noting Fantasy 5 and Cash 4 Evening numbers were unavailable pending Saturday edition.
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