Readers weigh in on Wal-Mart glasses return and Hitchcock Woods thinning
A reader thanks the person who returned prescription glasses at Wal-Mart and voices concern over logging and thinning in Hitchcock Woods. They call for faster construction of a new Aiken High School and sports field, citing parallels with North Augusta. The TalkBack hotline and email are provided for comments.
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Correction notice for Taste of Wine and Art event details
A correction from the Aiken Standard clarifies that The Taste of Wine and Art will take place from 7 to 9 30 p.m. on October 29 at the Aiken Center for the Arts 122 Laurens St S W The notice includes a contact for reporting errors and repeats lottery results for South Carolina and Georgia games and draws.
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Aiken doctors report low flu numbers this season
Aiken physicians report unusually low influenza activity compared with the state, noting four deaths elsewhere. State epidemiologist Dr. Linda Bell urges vaccination as early protection builds in about two weeks. Local clinics report few cases and emphasize prevention and early treatment.
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Local riders eye Thoroughbred Makeover in Kentucky
Two women with ties to Aiken will compete at the Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium at the Kentucky Horse Park near Lexington. Katharine Gunter rides Alluring Devil in the field hunter division, hoping to showcase Thoroughbreds’ post racecraft. The event offers 100000 in cash and prizes across disciplines including barrel racing dressage and show jumping.
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Retired Racehorse Proj ect's Makeover Weekend in Kentucky
Retired Racehorse Project hosts its Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington. Local entrants include Caitlin Brady with Azorian and Jordan Prui ksma with Fullback in dressage and freestyle. Brady sourced Azorian from the New Vacations Racehorse Adoption Program. Fullback, bred by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum, placed in two races for $1,450.
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Nominate Young Professionals for YP2Follow in Aiken
The Aiken Standard invites nominations for Young Professionals 2 Follow. Nominees under 40 should excel at work, aid local civic or charitable causes, and improve Aiken County. Include name, age, profession, employer, community involvement, nominator contact, and a reason for exceptional merit.
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