Midland Valley Chamber names citizen and youth of the year
The Midland Valley Chamber of Commerce announced the citizen of the year and youth of the year at its annual banquet. Rev. Barry T. Antley of St. James Lutheran Church in Graniteville is lauded for his roles in community outreach and youth coaching. Rosa Jean, a Midland Valley High School senior, received the youth of the year award for academics leadership and service.
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Midland Valley Chamber of Commerce
Barry T. Antley
St. James Lutheran Church
Graniteville
Valley Outreach
Rosa Jean
Midland Valley High School
Rosa
Valley Empty Stocking Fund
Antley
Jean
Midland Valley
Representative Altman urged to shed Judiciary post over crude remarks
The article condemns Rep. John Graham Altman for mocking a TV interviewer and domestic violence victims, urging House leaders to strip him of the Judiciary Committee seat and for the full House to condemn his conduct while reviving a domestic violence bill.
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John Graham Altman
House
David Wilkins
Judiciary
Jim Harrison
Altman
Judiciary Committee
Wilkins
Aiken Standard Personnel Directives Not Public News
The document lists staff roles and contact emails for positions at the Aiken Standard including publisher editor advertising director business manager and other newsroom and production staff. It appears to be an internal masthead or staff directory rather than a news article.
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Scott B. Huntershunter
Aikenstandard. Com
Jeffrey B. Wallace
Jwallace
Aikenstandard.com
Arthur T. Zappa Azappa
Ellen C. Priestpriest
Timothy E. O'Briant Tobriant
Phillip Yates Byates
Scot
Scot Newcomsnewcom@aikenstandard.com
J. David Boyd Dboyd
Letitia Jefferson
Yiefferson
My View on Layoffs at SRS and Local Impact
The piece weighs the Savannah River Site downsizing as a careful move to protect the community and mission. Ex-employees hope CSRA firms will absorb workers in the Aiken area. Supporters say the reduced workforce could spur local growth, startups, and tech entrepreneurship.
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Savannah River
CSRA
Aiken
Letter on sexuality, religion, race and community concerns
A reader challenges claims linking homosexuality to OCD and questions beliefs about creation and morality. The letter critiques AIDS blame, cites religious and civil rights duties, praises NAACP work, and commends a local park and community volunteers. It closes with thanks to organizers Lyn Thompson, Ding Delinger, and Ann Baker.
Sentencing for former SC official in cockfighting case
Former South Carolina Agriculture Commissioner Charles Sharpe received two years in prison after pleading to taking $10 000 from a cockfighting group in exchange for helping them avoid legal trouble. PETA lauded the judge’s decision and cited animal cruelty concerns in the broader context.
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U.S
Cameron Currie
South Carolina
Charles Sharpe
Peta.org
Petaen Espanol
Heather Moore
People For the Ethical Treatment of Animals
PETA
Norfolk
Racism Still Alive in Our Country Banquet Praise
The Aiken Standard coverage of the Aiken Branch NAACP's Annual Freedom Fund Banquet drew a sellout crowd despite weather. Rev. Charles Lee White Jr. delivered a powerful message while Adrienne White teased humor as she introduced him, marking their 10th wedding anniversary.
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NAACP
Illinois College
United States
Smith Hazel Recreation
Abbeville Avenue
Philip C. Howell
Aiken
Aiken Standard
Freedom Fund
Charles Lee White Jr
Southeast
Adrienne
North Augusta Living History Park Hosts Artisan Fair
Patrons tout North Augusta Living History Park as extraordinary and volunteer built. The event featured about 25 artisans showing pottery jewelry paintings weaving and glass with demonstrations in wool spinning loom weaving and blacksmithing plus live dulcimer music and a hearty homemade lunch.
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North Augusta Living History Park
Aiken Standard apologizes for incorrect report on ethics complaint
The Aiken Standard acknowledges a April 6 story wrongly claimed a complaint was filed with the South Carolina Ethics Commission against Aiken City Council Member Jane Vaughters. The paper states no such complaint existed and commits to corrections and newsroom changes to restore credibility and trust with readers.
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Aiken Standard
South Carolina Ethics Commission
Aiken
Jane Vaughters
Letters to the Editor guidelines for Aiken Standard
Readers are invited to submit views for My View and Letters to the Editor. Include writer signature mailing address and daytime and home numbers for verification. Send by postal mail to Letters to the Editor Aiken Standard PO Box 456 Aiken SC 29802 or by email to swallace at aikenstandard com or by fax to 803 648 6052.
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Houston County school rewards urge student tips on crimes
James Kinchen, assistant school superintendent in Houston County Ga, says rewards for students reporting crimes by peers can help arrests. The program, started earlier this month, aims to empower youth to step forward when they know about wrongdoing.
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James Kinchen
Houston County
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