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Correction for Ensemble Espanol ticket site error
The Aiken Standard corrects a website misprint for Thursday's Ensemble Espanol tickets. The site should be www.apagonline.org. The newspaper commits to accurate reporting and invites readers to report factual errors by calling Karen Daily at 644-2383 or emailing editorial at aikenstandard.com.
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Laurens Street bridge overrun by deadline and delays
The Laurens Street bridge project runs past its 180 day deadline with SC DOT officials noting remaining concrete work and roadway completion. BK Crowder Construction faces possible liquidated damages of about 10 000 per day. project costs total around 2.5 million dollars. Delays stem from weather and a foundation issue, with the bridge closed since April 2 and relief funding guiding the next steps.
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Railroad history meeting Sunday in Aiken County
The Aiken County Historical Society hosts a 3 p.m. program at the Aiken County Historical Museum on 433 Newberry Street SW. Dr. Rodger Stroup, retired director of the South Carolina Department of Archives and History, will discuss the state's railroading history beyond the Charleston to Hambrou line.
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Railroad history interest meeting Sunday at 433 Newberry
Aiken Coury of the historical society invites all to a free railroad history interest meeting held Sunday at 3 p m at 433 Newberry.
Ironman 103 Augusta Bike Route Heads Through Aiken County
More than 3 400 athletes begin the 56 mile Ironman 103 Augusta bike segment from the Savannah River Sunday weaving across Aiken County through Sand Bar Ferry Road Old Jackson Highway and New Ellenton before returning to Augusta. Organizers expect a large turnout, with waves starting at 7 30 a.m. and roads cleared by 3 p.m., as law enforcement coordinates traffic safety and motorists are urged to delay travel or ride with care.
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Local groups deliver food to Golden Harvest program in New Ellenton
A Sept 18 hand cut incident at Greendale Cemetery in New Ellenton preceded a pallet delivery to Golden Harvest Food Bank Backpack program. Christ Central members Adam Tenley Felicia Hammers and Alex Osbon joined Grace Renken and Rachel Davenport along with Greendale staff Debbie McDermott and Sonya Colvin in the photo.
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