Edisto Road residents urged to clean up trash problem
A non-smoker caller complains about smoking in some stores and asks for action on Edisto Road. They claim trash lines the road and offer to help, urging neighbors to take pride and improve the community.
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Development czar proposal for Aiken sparks strong debate
Reader comments advocate appointing a single boss to oversee all city development and beyond, drawing comparisons to historic absolutist rulers. The critique cites government overreach while questioning water pricing in fast food chains and urges personal choice over bottled water.
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Correction issued for tortoise story misidentification
The Aiken Standard corrects a page 1A error naming Dr Cindy Brown owner of Aiken Animal Hospital in a runaway tortoise story. Readers are urged to report factual errors to editor Mike Gibbons or Je Vance via phone or email.
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Aiken's Makin' festival to draw 30,000 visitors this week
Aiken's Makin' returns for its 30th year with more than 200 craft vendors offering jewelry art baked goods and woodcrafts. Mary Calabro of the Greater Aiken Chamber notes new crafters a larger park layout at Gyles Park and a food court with entertainment for all ages. The festival runs Friday 9 am to 6 pm and Saturday 9 am to 5 pm along Park Avenue to Gyles Park with 8 food vendors and a shuttle service Friday noon to 12 45 pm opening acts include AMA Bolivian Folk Music Brooke Beard and the Fiddler on the Roof production by Aiken Kidney Benefit. Free downtown tours will be offered. organizers expect over 30 000 attendees and rely on 100 volunteers.
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Ford Galaxy a labor of love by local car restorer
Bob Warner showcases his 1963 1/2 Ford Galaxy at Laurens Street, a rare model with a 427 cubic inch engine and 425 horsepower. He rebuilt it from the ground up, achieving a complete revitalization after years of work. The car averages seven mpg and is driven to local events, with Warner planning more vintage projects while cherishing his first self restored automobile. The Aiken Horsepower Association monthly cruise in occurs the first Sunday each month from 1 to 3:30 pm. call 648-4761 for details.
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St Thornfield Note Touts Paper Tom 530
A clipped OCR fragment notes a local page item titled Paper Tom 530. It indicates a short update from St Thornfield with municipal or community relevance, but the readable portion is limited and lacks clear details or outcomes.
A Taste of Thai opens on Whiskey Road in Aiken
A Taste of Thai, run by Woody and Doris Sangprasert, opened August 1 at 1386 Whiskey Road. The family plans a week long grand opening the week of September 11 with daily specials and a portion of sales donated to a 9/11 charity. The menu features traditional Thai dishes with curry, noodles, and duck entrees, with prices from 7.95 to 14.95 for dinner. Open lunch 11:30 to 2:30, dinner 5 to 9, Monday through Saturday. orders at 641-9991.
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