Bible issues go deeper than diet and prayer
The note argues that Bible doctrine goes beyond dietary rules. It cites Acts 10:9-15 to show why Christians are permitted to eat pork and shellfish, suggesting the vision and principles in the Bible supersede Old Testament dietary restrictions.
Community thanks note for good service at local shops
A reader expresses gratitude for assistance at Publix for returning a handbag and for excellent service at McDonald’s on Richland. They also offer praise for the manager who corrected an order and request no further discussion of Michael Hunt in the paper.
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Three cheers for Mr Wilkinson letter to the editor
Readers urge drivers to stop using cell phones and praise blood donors. The letter calls for blue laws to be enacted equally on Fridays Saturdays and Sundays to ensure equal respect and attention. Readers are invited to submit comments via TalkBack with contact details and note that names may be edited for space.
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Mr. Wilkinson
Tandard
School Board to review facilities study planned in three months
Aiken County School Board discussed a demographic and facilities study by the McKahn Company of Columbia. Executives outlined how shifts in population and facility needs may lead to recommendations including school closures or consolidations with broad public input and possible referendum considerations. The firm will analyze births, permits, housing and enrollment trends to forecast replacement or upgrade costs while staff conduct walkthroughs and data gathering across district facilities.
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Aiken County
Bill Gallman
McKahn Company of Columbia
Allman
John Bradley
North
Kahn
NWTF donates 8000 hats and magazines to Operation Rudolph
The National Wild Turkey Federation donated 8,000 ball caps and 8,000 magazines to the James L. Hammons Detachment No. 939 Marine Corps League in Aiken. The drive supports Christmas Operation Rudolph aiming to send more than 2,400 care packages to Marines in Iraq. LWTF staff described the effort as a tribute to service members and veterans.
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National Wild Turkey Foundation
South Carolina Marine Corps League
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James L. Hammons
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Aiken
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Thad
Genie Walker
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Walker
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Board denies removal of vegetation at Retina Eye Center
The Board of Zoning Appeals denied Dr. Randy Dhaliwal’s plan to remove an alley jungle like vegetation and two 18 inch trees at Retina Eye Center on Richland Avenue to widen a driveway for patient access. Neighbors criticized the loss of screening while supporters argued beautification with new greenery and a brick wall. The vote favored keeping the greenery, citing neighborhood impact and light noise reduction concerns. The board also approved a separate City of Aiken setback and shed size adjustment at 655 Kershaw St and 420 Fairfield St.
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Medical Eye Center
Randy Dhaliwal
Retina Eye Center
Richland Avenue
Board of Zoning Appeals
Dhaliwal
Robert Shellhouse
Shellhouse Funeral Home
John Brecht
Chafee ‘Avenue
Brecht
Judy Turner
Turner
Sgt
Pat Paterniti
Keith Coones
BZA
Local Post Office Rates and Address Changes Notice
Postmaster confirms address updates for Akem Standard and lists subscription options with weekly pricing. Rates show daily and weekend plans, with totals for 11.00 and 7.40 weekly, plus weekend and Sunday charges. Includes PO Box details and 8.98 internet information unclear due to OCR errors.
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Aken Con
Jeanine
Aken
Juvenile vandalism spree targets Northside homes and vehicles
Police say weekend vandalism in Crosland Park involved many juveniles with one 17 year old, Shantrika Michelle Carter, charged with disorderly conduct. Adults and juveniles face charges under a new gang law. tagging described as criminal graffiti using yellow paint on homes, vehicles and mailboxes. Incident under investigation.
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Crosland Park
Northside
Shantrika Michelle Carter
David Turne
Aiken Public Safety
October Lottery Results Mixed Daily Draws
The record lists Midday and Evening Pick 3 and Pick 4 results with various numbers including 65.0, 20-9-0, 0-2-3, and retake figures. Also shown are Patmats Cah 3:71 162638 viper Cash and multiple Cash 3 and Cash 4 entries with endings like 052.6 and 76-6. Fantasy and Mega Million lines appear with combinations 5:21-16-33-41 and 745-252-53.
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