Editorial Ark Calls for Fresh Faces in Local Government
The TalkBack section shows widespread bashing of City and County Councils with calls to replace them. It urges readers to vote in upcoming elections and seek new leadership to improve local governance.
Water leak in Gem Lakes city side remains unrepaired
A water leak has persisted in Gem Lakes for over three days on the city side with no repairs. The commenter notes potential downstream benefits for California residents and questions why authorities have not fixed the leak.
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Thanks to Mimi and Dr Weiss for compassionate care
Readers thank Mimi at Aiken Regional Medical Center for pre op care on July 8 and Dr Weiss of Aiken Animal Hospital for saving Sweet Pea from a blood clot over the weekend. They invite reader feedback via TalkBack or email.
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Aiken offers variety of waste disposal option correction
A correction notes the North Augusta Drug Enforcement Administration Take-Back Day occurred on Saturday September 26. The Aiken Standard apologizes for the error and urges readers to report factual mistakes by contacting Holly Ellington at 803 644 2341 or editorial at aikenstandard.com. The notice also includes lottery results for South Carolina and Georgia.
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Time travel for a good cause in An Evening in the 1800s
Kim Poovey will host an 1800s themed benefit at the Aiken County Historical Museum to raise awareness for the Diana Shaddox Foundation for Essential Tremor. The Oct 17 event runs 6 to 8 30 p m, costs 50 dollars, includes wine beer and hors d oeuvres, with Cathy Bene detto performing.
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Evening in the 1800s benefit for essential tremor
An Evening in the 1800s fundraiser supports essential tremor awareness and research. Diana Shaddox Foundation hosts Oct 17 at the Aiken County Historical Museum from 6 to 8 30 pm with performer Poovey in period attire. Tickets are $50, call 803 641 0650 or email dsfoundation atlanticbb net for details. Proceeds fund tremor research and education.
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Made in Aiken County logo contest invites local artists
Local movement seeks creative logos to brand any product made in Aiken County. Entry deadline October 22 offers a $250 prize. winning design unveiled October 29 at Aiken Center for the Arts during A Taste of Wine and Art.
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Contest Rules for Aiken County Logo Design
Contest rules require Aiken County residents to submit PNG JPG or PSD entries at 300 DPI or PDF under 10 MB by 11 59 p m Oct 22. Include font details if non standard and provide a high resolution vector file if selected. Prepare logos for web and print with good color and grayscale rendering.
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