Readers Comment on Purses Theft Morals and Bear Arms Debate
Aiken Standard TalkBack readers argue about purse theft in cars and warn not to leave purses behind. They discuss Romney and morals, criticize the 700 Club, fear gun rights change, and joke about bears with arms. Call or email your views to the TalkBack hotline and editor.
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Aiken
Publix
Pat Robertson
Officials deny hookah bar plans in Aiken South Carolina
City officials and risk manager deny any request for a hookah bar in Aiken while noting rumors. Nearby Bucksnort’s Cigar Lounge in North Augusta operates as a cigar shop with occasional hookah in a social setting and plans a Hookah Night on Thursdays should demand grow.
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Aiken
North Augusta
Lex Kirkland
Ed Evans
Mike Jordan
Jorddan
Bucksnort’s
John O'Neil
CSRA
O’neill
O'Neill
Kris Clements
Bucksnort
John O'Neill
Bucksnort's
Aiken's Makin Goes Green With Dumpster Depot Recycling
Dumpster Depot partners with Green Works for five recycling stations at Aiken's Makin to raise awareness and ease recycling for fair-goers. Chamber leaders, vendors, and Anthony Carter promote reuse and zero waste goals as the event runs through downtown with demos and information at each food court station.
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Greenworks
Chamber
Aiken Chamber of ‘Commerce
Aiken
Makin
Dianne Phillips
Augusta
Anthony Carter
Rotary
Phillips Sai
Carter
Mall
South
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City Public Services
Ment
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Canebrake Farm
Aikensmakin. Net
Warm Labor Day forecast extends summer heat
The National Weather Service predicts continued heat with upper 80s to lower 90s across CSRA for Labor Day week. Daily rain chances range from 30 to 40 percent, with south winds near 5 mph. Rain remains likely into midweek as temperatures gradually ease toward autumn. The 36th annual Aiken's Makin festival starts Friday with a 20 percent precipitation chance.
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Jim Kilmer
National Weather Service
Meteorolo
CSRA
Aiken
Erika Bolin Wins $250 Visa Gift Card in Security Federal Contest
Erika Bolin, a local resident, shared her favorite memory of Security Federal Bank as the bank celebrates its 90th anniversary. She was the first winner randomly chosen to receive a $250 Visa gift card.
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Erika Bolin
Security Federal
CSRA College Night and Georgia Health Sciences events announced
High school students can meet recruiters from over 140 colleges at CSRA College Night on Sept 6 at the James Brown Arena in Augusta, with about $17,000 in scholarships. Admission is free and open to the public. Georgia Health Sciences University hosts Family Day on Sept 8 with tours of Allied Health Sciences Dental Medicine Graduate Studies and Nursing, a Medical College of Georgia reception at 11 am, and President Ricardo Azziz addressing students.
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CSRA
James Brown
Augusta
Csra College
Family and Friends of
Georgia Health Sciences University
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