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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 2014
Page
2
A letter to the Aiken Standard argues newspapers should publish voting records and candidate answers rather than endorsements. The writer calls for transparency on a salvage yard dispute and criticizes past presidents while urging accountability in government and media.
A Northern couple dining at a local chain in Aiken shares gratitude after a stranger paid for their meal. They commend the exemplary service and generosity of a young technician who went beyond duties, reflecting well on the employer and community spirit.
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In South Carolina the Common Core standards remain a flashpoint as State Superintendent Mick Zais signals new standards on a blank slate while candidates Molly Spearman and Tom Thompson critique his stance. The plan envisions six months of work with English and math teams, sparking calls to review and possibly replace the current framework.
Aiken resident Lee Cheeks was cut after the first round of Travel Channel's American Grilled filmed on River Street in Savannah. He faced quail and garlic-touched green tomatoes, losing five minutes and finishing among four contestants vying for a $10,000 prize. Cheeks runs Lee's Southern Seasonings with his father and felt overwhelming local support after the episode aired.
The South Carolina General Assembly created a new Elections Board in Aiken County replacing the longtime Legislative Delegation as supervisor. The board will oversee the elections office with a broader member pool up to nine, while the delegation retains governor appointment input. Existing members and holdovers transition to the revamped structure as training and adjustments begin.
The Cumbee Center to Assist Abused Persons hosts Namasday 2014 a Yoga and Zumba workshop on Saturday August 16 from noon to 4 PM at the Aiken Family Y 621 Trolley Line Road Graniteville Call 803 649 0480 for information
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