Aiken readers vent about local issues and personal grievances
A reader writes in a satirical critique addressing storms damage theft and political figures including Lindsey Graham. The letter condemns tax policy and racial accusations while noting local road spending and laser radar. Readers may call the Talk Back hotline or email to comment.
Aiken High Earns Silver in State Ed Awards
The correction notes Aiken High was omitted from the Gold and Silver awards list for Aiken County schools. The school earned a Silver for academic performance on standardized testing and the paper urges readers to report factual errors to editors.
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Aiken Tea Party Sparks Backlash and Nods to Boston Harbor
The Alley in downtown Aiken hosts a Saturday tea party in a nod to Boston Harbor 1773 as part of a national Tax Day protest. Organizers promise enthusiasm with remarks from SC Comptroller Richard Eckstrom and other officials, plus live band and sign awards starting at 1 p.m. Contact Mike Gellatly for details.
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Aiken Technical honors students shine with courage and grit
ATC honored students at a Thursday ceremony led by President Dr. Susan Winsor. Allison Morgan-Nestor, outstanding nursing student and future salutatorian, balances top grades with family challenges as her son Hayden faces open heart surgery. Japonica Taylor, Buck Grant awardee in surgical technology, supports a daughter and a bone marrow transplant survivor as she maintains a 3.9 GPA.
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Aiken Technical College Awards Scholarship Recipients
Aiken Technical College announced awards to Emerson, Wilie Funderburg, Keith Head, Donald Lowe, Gavin Truesdell, and Kevin West-Vernon Ford at the Carie Haller Memorial Center. Phi Theta Kappa officers and hospital auxiliary members attended. Donna Rogers served as PTK secretary.
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New phase for TRU waste at Savannah River Site begins RH shipment
The U S Department of Energy Savannah River Site launches a new phase sending Remote Handled TRU waste to WIPP in Carlsbad New Mexico. Six drums totaling 1.26 cubic meters are shipped while face the ongoing legacy TRU waste program and SRNS supports cask loading and shipment prep.
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Students celebrate Earth Day with cleanup and lessons
North Aiken Elementary second graders cleared a wooded area on Gator Lane in under 30 minutes, collecting bottles and trash after two months of environmental study. Teachers cite grants and curriculum goals as they promote world citizenship and conservation awareness.
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