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State introducing new, challenging math course
When the S.C. General Assembly rejected national Common Core standards, their state replacements included a new Algebra I course for high school students struggling with math.A group of teachers and...
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New England Patriots linebacker to hold charity gala
New England Patriots linebacker Dekoda Watson will sponsor the fourth-annual Koda's Kids Foundation Gala at 6:30 p.m. June 19 at Woodside Plantation Country Club.Founded by Watson in 2012, the...
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Fundraiser set for Graniteville soldier memorial
Organizers are seeking the public's help to finish funding the Graniteville fallen soldier's memorial.The 1221st Engineer Route Clearance Company is holding a chicken dinner fundraiser Saturday...
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School bus driver placed on leave after May 27 fatal collision
Officials at Aiken County Public School District placed a bus driver on paid administrative leave following a May 27 collision.Barbara Moore, 51, was driving a school bus that collided with a...
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Aiken Planning Commission votes 'No' on bike lane markings, safety cause of...
Anyone who chooses to ride bicycles on Silver Bluff Road will now be "totally unsafe, rather than partially unsafe," according to avid cyclist Tom Lex.That dire warning came after the Aiken Planning...
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Village Fitness Champ Camp begins Monday
Village Fitness in Aiken will hold a six-week Village Fitness Champ Camp, beginning Monday. The camp is tailored for those ages 14 and older. The camp is $150 per person, and instruction will be held...
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Classmates ready for Monetta reunion
In recent years, the oldest attendee has been 103 and the one who traveled the furthest came from Florida, meaning classmates far and near are still coming to Ridge Spring-Monetta High School, formerly...
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Aiken's Cookin' with Celebrity Chefs Friday
Aiken residents can sample some good food and help support a nonprofit organization Friday.The annual Aiken's Cookin' with Celebrity Chefs event, which benefits Mental Health America of Aiken County,...
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Aiken's Christee Place project stops short
Editor's note: The Aiken Standard will continue updates on Aiken's road projects throughout the week. Today's article is about the proposed Christee Place extension road that would tie Dougherty Road...
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Aiken to see hottest temperature so far this year Wednesday
It's safe to say Aiken will see its hottest temperatures so far this year heading into next week, meteorologists said Wednesday.Earlier this week, Aiken's temperatures reached a high of about 87...
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SLED investigates missing money, company replaces stolen toys & escaped...
SLED checking report of missing money in Lexington CountyLEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — State Law Enforcement Division agents are investigating reports of missing money in the Lexington County clerk of court's...
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Prolific British actor Christopher Lee dies at age 93
LONDON (AP) — Christopher Lee, the prolific, aristocratic British actor who brought dramatic gravitas to the low-budget thrills of Hammer Studios' horror films, has died at age 93.An official for the...
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Five-vehicle collision reported on I-20 now clear
A five-vehicle collision is caused some traffic delays on I-20 in the North Augusta area this morning.The multi-car wreck occurred about 8:20 a.m. on the west bound lane at mile marker three, according...
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One dead in early morning fire in Belvedere
An early morning fire in Belvedere resulted in one fatality Thursday.The victim has been identified as the homeowner 64-year-old Debra Hurst, according to Aiken County Coroner Tim Carlton. The incident...
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Crews on scene of overturned 18-wheeler in Wagener
First responders are on scene of a collision between a vehicle and a 18-wheeler in Wagener.The call came in shortly after 8 a.m. Thursday on Old 96 Indian Trail near Daytona Road, according to...
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Federal regulators go after crowdfunding scam
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Federal regulators are going after people who raise money online through crowdfunding sites like Kickstarter and GoFundMe but don't follow through on their promises.In its first case...
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Daughter of North Augusta couple sings national anthem at Reds game w/ video
Sarah Elizabeth Combs, daughter of North Augusta residents Kelly and Diana Combs, performed the national anthem Tuesday evening at the Great American Ballpark, in Cincinnati, leading into the Reds'...
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Suspect sought in Aiken shooting of occupied vehicle
Suspects are being sought in a Wednesday afternoon shooting in Aiken.Aiken Department of Public Safety officers responded to Two Notch Road at 5:32 p.m. where the female victim said two white males...
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'Chill in Aiken' sends cool message
Featuring an image of shimmering water drops on a background of cool blues, the new "Chill in Aiken" banners are adding a splash of color to downtown Aiken and a little visual relief from the summer...
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Theater shooter's ex asked him to see therapist
Associated PressCENTENNIAL, Colo. (AP) — Colorado theater shooter James Holmes' ex-girlfriend said she asked him to see a therapist after he mentioned having thoughts about killing people months before...
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