Palmetto Family Council Tied to State Grants and Gay Rights Debate
The Palmetto Family Council, linked to the FRC, received 1.2 million in Healthy Marriage and Abstinence Only grants from 2004 to 2009. Its 2006 blog listed anti gay marriage as a top priority while its president Oran Smith criticized public funds for a gay and lesbian group festival. A separate Storytime in the Garden event featured a 6-year-old boy’s line and a 7-year-old’s remark about keeping Aiken beautiful.
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Thanks to George Funeral Home for flag care
A reader expresses gratitude to George Funeral Home for tending to American flags, noting their respectful handling and service during the remembrance period.
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Aiken readers share views on Sam’s location and politics
Readers urge a Sam’s Club on the north side near I-20 and discuss football coaching, governors races, and editorials. Viewpoints include Vincent Sheehan’s negative ad campaign and a preference not to vote for Georgia gubernatorial candidates. Call or email comments to the Aiken Standard.
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Herb Faire at Pascalina Draws 400 Plus Visitors in Montmorenci
More than 400 people visited Pascalina in Montmorenci for the biannual Herb Faire. Vendors offered plants, antiques, pottery, bakery items, local honey, quilts, soaps, and garden art while demonstrations included grit milling and dulcimer music.
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Back to School rally aims to keep area kids in school
Aiken Middle School hosted a youth rally titled Back to School Stay in School organized by Sharp Sisters and partners NAACP Aiken Branch School District Clemson Youth Association of Black Educators and USC Aiken educators. The event stressed parental involvement and student leadership to reduce dropouts and close achievement gaps.
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Sammy the dachshund stars in new Charleston focused books
Charleston artist Jonathan Miller turned birthday cards into a career as a children's author. He visited Mead Hall with his two Sammy dog books, each featuring 3D paper illustrations created over 30 to 40 hours. The first tale follows Sammy visiting Charleston landmarks.
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Area resident to speak about life in Aiken in 1920s and 30s
Frampton Tool of Aiken, who has lived in the area 87 years, will discuss growing up here during the 1920s and 1930s at 3 p.m. today at the Aiken County Public Library. The event is open to the public and is sponsored by the Aiken Barnwell Genealogy Society.
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Aiken Celebrates Diligence Month and Lottery Draws
Aiken's September focus is Diligence. Saturday lottery results include Pick 3 Midday 8 9 3 and Pick 4 Midday 4 0 6 4. Powerball drawn 8 16 27 35 47 with Powerball 30 and Powerplay 2. Cash 3 4 8 5 and 4 5 7 7 6. FIVE Midday 6 1 6 8 3 and FIVE Evening 5 3 1 9 8.
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