Aiken Triple Crown volunteers honored for decades of support
Editorial salutes the community and organizations that sustain the Aiken Triple Crown. It highlights the Aiken Trials, Steeplechase, Harness Races, and the long tradition including the century old Aiken Horse Show. Credit is given to the Aiken Jaycees Sertoma USC Aiken Pacers Club and the Aiken Chamber of Commerce for promoting and backing the events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken
Aiken County
Hitchcock Woods
Aiken Jaycees
Ford-Conger Field
Sertoma Club
McGhees
USC Aiken Pacers Club
Aiken Chamber of Commerce
Army Grants Rangers Limited Beret Change
The Army had universal black berets for all soldiers but after Rangers protested, the service allowed Rangers to wear tan berets. The move preserves a link to their elite legacy, though it ends fifty years of the traditional Black Beret symbol.
Allen Standard Publisher Staff List Entry
The Allen Standard newsroom directory lists Scott B. Hunter as Publisher and Jeffrey B. Wallace as Editor, with Ellen Priest Circussen as Business Manager and Clor arth R. Groshans as Managing Editor. James R. Bennett Jr. serves as Pressroom Supervisor and J. David Boyd as Systems Manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott B. Hunter
Jeffrey B. Wallace
Ellen
Priest
Circussen
Clorarth R. Groshans
Timothy E. O'Briant
James R. Bennett Jr
J. David Boyd
Community Letter on Newberry Street Center and Old Home Restorations
A local resident argues city officials delay and obstruct restoration and beautification projects on Newberry Street and urges timely public input. He contrasts Aiken with Old Town Alexandria, recounting a lengthy setback waiver and Historic Commission process, and calls for clearer rules, constructive enforcement, and resident involvement. The letter also notes thanks to supporters of the USA Arts Festival in March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newberry Street
Aiken
Old Town
Alexandria
Interna
City Hall
Planning Department
Historic Commission
Newberry Street Festival Center
Inoura
Critcal
Aiken Woman’s Club
South Aiken High School
Aiken Area
Very Special Arts
J.E Kennedy Center For the Performing Arts
Washington
Very Special Arts of
South Carolina
Aiken County Association For Special Citizens
Sand River Woman's Club
Carolyn Heffner
W Stands for Women in Bush Campaign Rhetoric
The piece argues W stands for Women during George W. Bush's White House bid. It notes campaign symbolism and apparel, discusses the Office for Women's Initiatives and Outreach, abortion policy, and women’s economic concerns, citing Audrey Haynes and Karen Hughes as influential figures.
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George W. Bush
White House
Bush
U.S. Supreme Court
Bill Clinton
Republican Party
Audrey Haynes
Clinton
Boston Globe
Karen ‘Hughes
Texas
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Rick Sabe
Onde
Perry Pere Ang
Cay Owere
Allen Standard
Arquez
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