Aiken Standard Talkback Suggestions And Local Notes
A reader urges disposal of gasoline at any of Aiken County's 10 recycling centers. Commentary proposes road funding use inside Woodside to link Silver Bluff and Aiken Mall for Whiskey Road traffic relief. Grice's Butcher Shop on Pine Log Road is noted for custom beef cuts. Readers are invited to call 803-644-2384 or email editorial aikenstandard com with comments.
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Correction notice for Fiorina event seating
A correction to a Tuesday Aiken Standard 2A item clarifies that Fiorina event tickets remain available and that lunch will not be provided. The paper apologizes for the error and provides contact details for reporting factual corrections. It also includes the published lottery results for South Carolina and Georgia draws.
Teen pregnancy group fights Planned Parenthood funding claim
South Carolina Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy rejects allegations it is funded by Planned Parenthood. CEO Forrest Alton says the nonprofit does not receive PP funds and works with local districts and groups to train staff and boost teen prevention efforts using federal, state, foundation, and private donations.
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Fall Farm Fest at Aiken County Farmers Market
The Aiken Master Gardeners host Fall Farm Fest at the Aiken County Farmers Market on Sunday from 8 a.m. to noon. Guests enjoy gardening demonstrations crafts and live music by Matt Dahlheimer plus a plant and take home pansy activity and a scavenger hunt.
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Fall Farm Fest at Aiken County Farmers Market
Community event at the Aiken County Farmers Market 115 Williamsburg St. runs Sunday from 8 a.m. to noon. Attendees can get details at the festival website or by calling 803-293-2214 for information on products and vendors.
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Aiken School Board honors seniors with platinum WorkKeys certificates
Eighteen students across four Aiken County public high schools earned platinum National Career Readiness Certificates based on ACT WorkKeys scores. The district notes the rate was higher than the national average and outlines the test’s real world skills measures. The board also approved grants from the SC Arts Commission and local church and sets the next meeting for October 13.
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Aiken Women in Black Hold Vigil for Peace
The Aiken Women in Black plan a nonpartisan Vigil for Peace from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Monday on Whiskey Road opposite The Fresh Market. All are welcome with signs available and participants invited to bring their own. For info call Brenda 803-648-6020 or David 803-215-3263.
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