Aiken readers urge change and debate in downtown growth
Editorial readers critique Islam linked violence and call for downtown remodeling in Aiken. They question funding priorities at the Aiken Standard and urge action on Southside education, traffic, and development while inviting public comments via TalkBack.
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Correction on bystander in North Charleston police shooting
The Aiken Standard notes an error in its April 9 story on page 1A naming the bystander who recorded video of the North Charleston police shooting. The correct name is Ferdin Santana. The paper invites readers to report factual errors to improve accuracy.
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Special Olympics Parade Returns to Midland Valley Event
Hundreds of participants from Aiken Edgefield and Saluda counties join students and agencies for the Special Olympics parade at Midland Valley High School on April 17. The program starts at 9 a.m. Bonnie Fulghum of Tri-Development serves on the planning committee for the fourth year.
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Local Youth Event Celebrates 2000 Volunteers and Two Events
About 2,000 people participate as athletes and buddies in a morning program for children with volunteers from Aiken women's clubs offering arts activities. Each child competes in two events while younger kids join fun activities. Lisa Derman of Tri-Development’s Busy Bakers receives the honor, with many helpers from Midland Valley and Aiken high schools. Senior writer Rob Novit reports.
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103rd birthday honors longtime Aiken Surgical cleaner Ms Bea
Beatrice Gallman known as Ms Bea at Aiken Surgical Associates turned 103 this week. The lifelong Aiken County resident, born just before the Titanic sinking, remains active with coworkers, travels, and long lineage as a great great grandmother. She spends Thursdays scrubbing three bathrooms and a kitchen at the clinic and recalls early jobs and travel memories.
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Local garden plans emerge for Graniteville recovery effort
Plans for a locally run garden to aid Graniteville’s affected residents take shape with aims to move soil within six months. Anne Fulcher, Graniteville Brownfield Project coordinator, envisions community owned development from garden to table and potential nonprofit and farmers market, plus a monthly newspaper. John Vena of the Medical University of South Carolina notes the effort centers on community renewal and tracking health indicators. Contact information is provided for those seeking details.
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