Women lead USCA Student Government for first time
The University of South Carolina Aiken elects Tiffany Meador as president Kristin Allen as vice president and Amanda Brown as secretary treasurer marking the first time all three executive posts are held by women in USCA history. The trio campaigned together and won broad student support. Meador Allen and Brown are praised for their goal driven leadership as they begin the new academic year.
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Aiken County Launches Paving Of 55 Roads With 1 Cent Tax
The Aiken County Council led a ceremonial groundbreaking at Square Circle Road marking the start of paving nearly 90 miles of dirt roads. The $18 million project uses Local Option Sales Tax funds authorized by voters about 18 months ago, with a seven year tax duration and completion order tied to a 2000 ballot list.
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Aiken Standard Staff and Editorial Leadership
The Aiken Standard lists key newsroom and business roles including Publisher Scott B. Hunter Editor Jeffrey B. Wallace Advertising Director Art Zappa Business Manager Ellen C. Priest Managing Editor Timothy E. O'Brian Production Director Phillip Yates Cincinnati Director Deborah Dyches Systems Manager J. David Boyd Customer Service Manager Letitia Jefferson.
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Letters calling for nonprofit city facilities in Aiken
Becky Lock of Aiken writes that city projects should focus on community benefits rather than profit. She urges a community pool, upgraded horse and polo facilities, repaved tennis courts, and a youth center for all residents to enjoy.
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Education funding gaps prompt citizen input in Aiken
Aiken businessman Weldon Wyatt champions equal education access for all children. He cites SC funding disparities tied to property taxes and urges tests of funding reforms, including freer use of new money, with Aiken as a potential pilot. He invites public input and letters to the Aiken Standard.
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Barbarians at the gate inside the church plot exposed
A Catholic mother reflects on seven decades of loyalty and a church rocked by abuse scandals. She describes a faithful flock observing priests' misconduct and bishops protecting offenders, while critics claim insiders threaten the church from within.
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