Aiken Standard Introduces New Press Unit
The Aiken Standard announces a temporary change as a new press unit is installed. The sports section will lack color during this period, with full color capability to follow once installation is complete. Readers are thanked for patience.
New Ellenton Council Eyes Revitalization Plan
The New Ellenton City Council, with a renovated city hall and a new community center, agreed in December to hire Urban Land Institute to plan revitalization around S.C. 19. Former Aiken City Manager Roger LeDuc aids the effort, guiding four citizen committees on Evans Park, S.C. 19 improvements, neighborhood revitalization and sewer expansion.
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Urban Land Institute
S.C.-19
Aiken
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LeDuc
Evans Park
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Area Deaths There are No New Death Notices Today
The notices page reports no new area deaths today and directs readers to the Deaths and Funerals column for updates.
Boston Marathon Returns With Memorial Run Feature
George R. Lawson Jr. of Aiken runs the 2014 Boston Marathon in his first 26.2 mile race since the 2013 attack. Lawson speaks about humility and honoring lives lost, aiming to carry strength into the new event.
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Aiken
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Local runners share excitement for Boston Marathon
Aiken residents George Lawson Jr Joerg Kirsch and Craig Cooper join Daniel Ray in the 2014 Boston Marathon amid heightened security after last year’s attack. Lawson, 65, trained up to 50 miles weekly and cites brother tips while Kirsch, 54, praises the event’s safety measures and organized setup. Ray, 23, Nestle trainee from Eau Claire Wisconsin, says safety is strong and will not deter him.
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Tognum America
Woodside Plantation
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Aiken County
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Aiken
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Craig R. Cooper
North Augusta
Miriam Cortez-Cooper
Barbara Rose
Daniel Ray
Eau Claire
Wis
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Lawson
Eli Lilly and Co
Augusta
Mark
Virginia
Joerg Klisch
Senate bill could give librarians tool against unruly patrons
A state Senate bill would make it a misdemeanor to refuse to leave a library after staff request or to return after a ban. Violators face up to 200 dollars fine or 30 days in jail. The measure, backed by multiple senators, passed the Senate and moves to the House Judiciary Committee.
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House Judiciary Committee
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