Movement calls for impeachment and fresh leadership
A readers editorial voices anger at current officials and Obamacare. It questions law adherence and criticizes Obama’s presidency while urging political change and voting dissatisfaction amid economic fears.
Slow-moving traffic on Hitchcock Parkway prompts widening call
A reader urges four-lane widening on Hitchcock Parkway after repeated 30 mph slowdowns from Highway 421 to Silver Bluff Road. They invite public input via TalkBack hotline 803 644 2384 or editorial email, noting names are optional and comments may be edited for space.
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Correction Notice for Pendleton Street Trick or Treat
The Aiken Standard corrects that Trick or Treat on Pendleton Street will be held Saturday from 4 to 7 p.m. The error appeared on page 2A in Tuesday's edition. The County Complex on Richland Avenue, once a hospital until the 1970s, later housed county offices after Aiken Regional Medical Centers opened.
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County approves 1.45M for government center furniture
Aiken County Council approved about 1.45 million to furnish the new government center. The vote was 4 to 2 with Napier and Hightower opposing, Rawls and Siders absent, Singer present only for part of the meeting.
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Aiken County Education Board Pushes Penny Tax Timeline
Aiken County Board of Education moves to set a timeline for a November 2014 one cent penny sales tax referendum to fund school facilities. Trustees seek state law amendments to permit a sales tax election without raising property taxes, noting other counties use similar funds.
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Drug Take Back Events Held At Local Pharmacies
Two Aiken County pharmacies host weekend drug take back events to dispose of old prescriptions. Parks Pharmacy in North Augusta accepts tablets capsules powders and patches Friday noon to 6 pm. Ingate Pharmacy in Aiken takes items Saturday 10 am to 2 pm. No liquids or needles.
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