Neighborhood crime watches face lack of sheriff support in Aiken County
A community member recounts forming a 2010 crime watch in their neighborhood outside city limits and says the ACSO crime watch officer attended a meeting but subsequent calls went unanswered, including to Sheriff Michael Hunt. The observer notes surveillance cameras as a consequence of limited official backing.
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Heritage Erosion Cited Amid 9/11 Coverage Debate
The author argues that repeated 9/11 coverage erodes American heritage by not displaying flags for the fallen and troops. They claim cultural decline favors away from Christian heritage toward Muslim faith and accuse policymakers of appeasement toward enemies.
Aiken City office worker praised for courteous service
A kind message lauds the unnamed City of Aiken operator who handles calls with warmth and helpfulness, noting consistent friendly treatment and exceptional customer service.
Disrespected Obama Responds to Talk Back Complaints
Reader argues the Obama presidency should not be dismissed as a waste of time and says the public deserves a clear agenda for jobs. They express disappointment at perceived disrespect toward the president.
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Leave Aiken Alone Amid Gas Prices and Traffic Gripes
The letter argues against pressing Aiken to resemble North Augusta and notes gas costs are about a dollar higher than a year ago. It questions who funds the reader’s lifestyle and defends local traffic and shopping conditions.
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Aiken
North Augusta
Uncle Sam
Gratitude for CVS Clerks at Whiskey Road and Southside
A reader thanks two CVS employees for patient help with photo prints and checkout. The note praises the Whiskey Road clerk who assisted with copying and the Southside cashier who provided good service, urging others to support the store. Readers may comment via TalkBack or email, with names not published.
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Whiskey Road
Southside
Aikenstandard
Aiken
Contact and delivery information for Aiken Standard
Information for readers about newsroom contacts and delivery service for the Aiken Standard. Includes phone numbers for newsroom 644 2401 and circulation 648 2311, hours for regular and weekend delivery, re-delivery windows, and a note on subscription cancellation and payments to ensure proper credit.
Man arrested after metal trailer theft linked to recycling permit
Norris L. Bradley of Aiken was charged with simple larceny after deputies traced the stolen $900 trailer to a Coastal Recycling buyer who used a valid metal hauling permit. Bradley surrendered Friday morning. the trailer was returned to the owner.
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Norris L. Bradley
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Coastal Recycling
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Biomass facility nears completion at Savannah River Site
Ameresco builds the Biomass Cogeneration Facility at the Savannah River Site to replace a 60 year old coal plant. A 19 year 795 million energy savings contract funds the project which aims to cut greenhouse gas emissions and supply steam and power using biomass. The 38 acre site nears 98 percent completion as construction continues.
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Ameresco
Nicole Bulgarino
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DeMass
Ken Chacey
Biomass Cogeneration Facility at SRS Aims to Cut Emissions
Bulgarino outlines how the SRS Biomass Cogeneration Facility will lift trucks to 60 degrees unload then feed chips via a conveyor into a fuel storage area and boilers. The project targets 100000 tons yearly greenhouse gas reductions along with reductions in sulfur dioxide and nitrous oxide, and promises $35 million annual cost savings for Ameresco. About 24 on site workers will operate the plant serving DWP and H Canyon with a MOX connection, starting up by December 15.
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Biomass
Savannah River
Nicole Eveame
Ameresco
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Chacey
DeMass
DOE
Billy Cooley
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Defense
H-Canyon
MOX
Srs
23rd Annual Chocolate Festival at St Marys School
The 23rd annual Chocolate Festival will be held at St Marys Help of Christians School on October 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. For more information call 649-2071.
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St. Mary’s Help of Christians School
Owens Eargle Powell Hair family reunion in Aiken
The Owens Eargle Powell Hair family reunion will be held on Oct 2 at Ryan's in Aiken. Registration starts at 11 a.m. with a Dutch treat lunch at 1 p.m. Descendants of Ethel dred Owens Daniel Eargle Abram Powell and Mathias Hair of Aiken and Barnwell counties are invited. For more information call 652-3639 or 593-5180.
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Ryan’s
Aiken
Etheldred Owens
Daniel Eargle
Abram Powell
Mathias Hair
Barnwell
Lecture on Railroads During the Civil War at Aiken Museum
The Aiken County Historical Museum hosts a lecture on Oct 4 from 10 30 to 11 30 a m. Rodger Stroup will present Railroads During the Civil War. Admission is 5 dollars. For more information call 642 2015.
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Aiken County
Gregg Park to Host Annual Yard Sale at Civic Center
Gregg Park Civic Center invites vendors to its annual yard sale on October 8 from 8 a.m. to noon. Table space costs $5. Registration closes October 6 at 4 p.m. Call 663-7552 to register.
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Gregg Park Civic Center
Thief Breaks Into Car on Vaucluse Road
Aiken County resident on Vaucluse Road spotted a man on a bike break into his car. He jumped from a roof to stop the thief, but the suspect fled. Deputies investigate thefts including metal from a Monetta lot linked to a watchtower bought from a closed Columbia prison. Two wooden Tennessee rocking chairs stolen from a York Street porch value 400 dollars. A York Street car break-in reported with purse stolen. no forced entry observed.
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Aiken County
Vaucluse Road
Monetta
Columbia
Tennessee
York Street
City of Character Aiken Lottery Notation And Draw Numbers
Local column lists Aiken city themed trait for the month and multiple lottery draw entries. It includes Pick 4 Midday 1 8 0 8 and Pick 3 Evening numbers plus several other draw codes and results for Cash 3 Cash 4 and MegaPier style games.
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Pameto
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