Gated communities face ice storm cleanup reimbursement debate
A reader in Aiken County argues against reimbursements for ice storm debris removal by gated communities. He cites personal losses including roof damage and tying up funds for debris removal, contending many residents cleaned up themselves while city cleanup lagged. He urges exclusion of council members from talks and questions why some communities request aid while others managed costs.
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Reader concerns on Hitchcock Parkway safety and fatalities
Readers fear saving minutes on Hitchcock Parkway while noting annual deaths in Aiken County. Officials cite low fatality counts on the road, claim limited impact on statewide targets, and suggest truck-lane fixes. Aiken Standard invites reader feedback via TalkBack with contact details provided.
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MOX project donates funds and food to Golden Harvest
CB&I AREVA MOX Services donated 22 381 pounds of food and more than 22 000 in cash to Golden Harvest Food Bank. The drive, held August through early September, included MOX buildings and NSA MOX staff under the theme MOX Can Do. Since 2000, the MOX drive has raised over 54 500 pounds of food and 50 000 in cash over four years, supported by CB&I AREVA MOX and Golden Harvest.
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Aiken Polo Club opens fall season with a party
The Aiken Polo Club canceled the Sunday match at Whitney Field due to wet ground. Instead members gathered for a party celebrating changes, with Shane's Rib Shack food, Andrew Siders singing the national anthem, and a new red cedar pavilion nearing completion featuring a two story announcer's stand and planned Wi Fi.
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Aiken Polo Club Announces Fall Schedule and Pavilion Hope
The Aiken Polo Club released its fall schedule with events from September 14 to November 9 including USPA cups and the Cup of Aiken plus a noon polo season. Spectators social members and playing members stay supportive as rain cancels a day and excitement grows over a new pavilion funded by the Whitney Foundation the city and the club.
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Spaces open for FOTAS golf tourney
Officials said about 10 foursome spots remain for the Playing for the Pets Charity Golf Tournament by Friends of the Animal Shelter. The Sept. 22 event at Houndslake Country Club offers $75 per person or $300 per team, includes breakfast lunch and snacks, and features a helicopter ball drop with a $1,000 prize and a Honda car hole-in-one prize. Proceeds aid the Aiken County Animal Shelter.
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Want to Play Charity Golf Tournament Details
A Playing for the Pets Charity Golf Tournament is set for September 22 at 8 a.m. at Houndslake Country Club 901 Houndslake Drive. Entry costs 75 dollars per person or 300 dollars per four person team.
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