City urged to spray ponds for mosquitoes near Aiken Makin
Readers urge Aiken city to spray ponds along Park Avenue and nearby Aiken Estates for mosquitoes, noting swarms and multiple treatments may be needed. A letter criticizes youths sagging pants and questions morals, calling it a disgrace.
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Aiken readers debate Social Security, football facilities, and Obamacare
Readers comment on Social Security funding and future generations, critique Project Jackson and Aiken High football facilities, warn of a survey scam linked to the 803 area code, and urge audience input via the TalkBack hotline or email. Names remain unpublished. comments may be edited for space.
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Correction frees wrong numbers in employment expo note
The Aiken Standard corrects incorrect phone contacts for Debbie Price and Daniele Ligons in the Employment expo article on page 2A. Debbie Price now is reachable at 803-644-2377 and Daniele Ligons at 803-644-2405. Readers may report factual errors to Melissa Hanna at 803-644-2364 or editorial email.
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Border Bash marks 20th anniversary in Augusta CSRA
The Border Bash charity event kicks off at 4 p.m. at Augusta Common to honor the South Carolina and Georgia rivalry. BlackBerry Smoke headlines as 7 000 to 10 000 fans attend to support local charities including Golden Harvest Food Bank and Ronald McDonald House Charities.
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Border Bash heats Augusta Common with 20th annual event
The Border Bash returns to Augusta Common today from 4 to 11 p.m. Tickets are 10 in advance through borderbash net and Communigraphics and Circle K stores, or 15 at the gate. Children 12 and under admitted free. The piece notes the Carolina Gamecocks and Georgia Bulldogs fans and a reference to last year’s event.
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Singer Hearings on Project Jackson Stir Local Nerves
Aiken County Councilman Scott Singer met residents informally to hear concerns about Project Jackson a North Augusta plan including a minor league stadium. Worries focus on blight status traffic noise and use of tax increment funding with a Tuesday public hearing set at 6 pm at Aiken Technical College amphitheater.
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Hungary to New Jersey to Aiken: Homoki's American journey
Aiken City Councilman Steve Homoki shared memories of fleeing wartime Hungary and Soviet advance, arriving at New York Harbor at age 10 with five dollars and a train ticket to New Brunswick. He later earned degrees at Rutgers and served 22 years in the Air Force before joining local groups.
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