Cartoon drawing sparks letter to editor on tea party portrayal
A reader denounces an Oct 22 cartoon showing the tea party with Hitler as distasteful and erroneous while praising the paper overall. The letter defends the tea party as bipartisan and patriotic and urges reconsideration of the depiction.
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Readers debate shopping centers and free speech in Aiken
A reader muses on parking issues at Five Guys Dunkin Cracker Barrel and Costco proposals near Whiskey Road plus old Steinmart building use. The letter advocates Trader Joe’s and Costco, cites Sam’s Club and Walmart presence, and condemns overextended free speech while praising a local article. Readers urged to call the TalkBack hotline and email comments to the Aiken Standard.
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North Augusta man jailed in attempted murder case
Terrance Vertez Jones 22 of Celeste Avenue is jailed on charges of attempted murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.Police say he drove by a Bradleyville Road shooting on Oct 18 injuring a man in the leg and are investigating roles in another drive by on Georgia Avenue.
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Graham urges amendments to national health reform in Aiken visit
Senator Lindsey Graham and ACS president Carlos Garcia criticize Obama care on costs and mandate burdens. They warn of rising federal debt, tax pressure, and reduced Medicare, citing potential effects on South Carolina and businesses. A petition opposes the bill with calls to opt out of employer mandates and Medicaid expansion.
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Aiken Standard Reader Submissions and Delivery Details
Community readers are invited to submit content to the Aiken Standard. Contact options include editorial submissions via email, newsroom phone numbers, and addresses for delivery, subscriptions, and management.
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Meadowbrook Acres Apartments plan approved in Aiken
Aiken City Council approved a concept plan for Meadowbrook Acres Apartments on Wire Road near Jaws Lane, annexing 14.95 acres for a two phase project with 48 units in phase I and 40 planned in phase II, plus a playground and buffer fence. Development by Housing Consultants Inc. Construction expected within 90 days.
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Aikens October Loyalty theme and draw results
October traits set as Loyalty for Aiken. Tuesday lottery results list Pick 3 and Pick 4 midday and evening numbers, Palmetto Cash 5, Mega Millions and Cash 3/4 and Fantasy 5 draws with corresponding Mega Ball and Megaplier details.
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