North Augusta City Beefs Up Downtown With New Municipal Building
Editorial notes North Augusta's downtown expansion driven by a $17.59 million four story municipal building by M B Khan Construction and a new Jackson Square office complex. The project anchors a riverfront growth plan linking Georgia Avenue to West Avenue as development continues along the Savannah River.
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Pacers Play at Roberto Hernandez Stadium in Aiken
Editor notes USC Aiken Pacers baseball at Roberto Hernandez Stadium a 2003 facility praised for its intimate setting and roofed viewing. The piece mentions upcoming summer action as the Aiken Foxhounds begin their inaugural season and invites fans to enjoy food and cheer the home teams.
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Letters to the Editor Weigh Public Protest and Media Coverage
Readers urge the community to move on from protests over property and accuse the Aiken Standard of overreporting local issues. Contributors defend residents Gingreys and discuss teenage behavior, media influence, and free speech in radio commentary.
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Help Parent Teen Communication Tension at School
A high school student laments rude teen behavior toward adults and seeks strategies to improve parent teen communication. Stress from classes friends and dating is blamed but does not justify condescension. Consequences range from detentions to suspensions, and future generations may imitate this pattern.
Tax money should not fund museum in Aiken
Carl Langley urges opposition to using public funds for a private African American museum in Aiken. The letter attacks Councilman Willar Hightower and argues taxpayers should not finance the project or the city’s cultural venture. Warren Muir backs the fight against taxpayer funding.
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Aiken memories of a bygone Southern town
Frank E. Murphy Jr recalls Bonnieview Estates and a peaceful Aiken in the 1950s. He describes corn fields and cow pastures, a drugstore explosion that killed several, and downtown charm now lost to modern traffic and limited parking.
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Chris' Camera Center to Expand During Laurens Street Remodel
Chris Lydle announces ongoing business, extends lease, and funds remodeling at Laurens Street location. The store plans new services and enhanced equipment while continuing operations, addressing rumors of closing. The public will be informed of the new offerings after renovations.
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Neighbor recalls Navy pilot Kevin J. Davis as devoted aviator
Betty Sweeney, former neighbor, recalls Lt. Cmdr. Kevin J. Davis who died in a Navy Blue Angels maneuver. She notes his lifelong fascination with airplanes and his dedication to following his chosen path, finding relief in pursuing his passion.
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Smoking ban in all restaurants urged by reader
Donna Ford urges a total smoking ban in all dining venues with no exceptions in a letter to the Aiken Standard. Letters are limited to 200 words and may be edited. Send to Letters to the Editor at Box 456, Aiken SC 29802 or via email and fax to 648-6052.
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On-Campus Violence Reflections From Virginia Incident
A reader questions societal tolerance for violence and the spread of disturbing conduct cites recent Virginia events as a trigger. The piece argues many Americans may unknowingly contribute to a climate where such acts no longer alarm.
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Virginia Tech Survivors Face Sudden Life Changes
Tomorrow column notes that Leon ard Pitts Jr. recognizes life changed for all surviving Virginia Tech students after a sudden reversible shift in their world.
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