Editorial endorses local fiscal prudence amid credit downgrade
The downgrade of the U S credit rating rattled Wall Street but local officials say it will have limited effect on governments here. Lower bond rates could aid financing for the county complex and school improvements while officials tout sound budgeting and strong credit, even as pension investments face market risk.
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United States
Wall Street
Aiken County
Gary Bunker
Aiken Standard
Dick Dewar
Clay Killian
Guide dog helps teen navigate new school day
Ryan Uhle, 14 and blind, adjusts to Aiken High School with a new guide dog that will be his eyes this year. Authorities report widespread unrest as London endures a chaotic wave of violence and looting across multiple cities.
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Ryan Uhle
Aiken High School
Christine Jones
London
Publisher and Editors List for Aiken Standard
A byline roster appears listing Scott B. Hunter as Publisher and Editor and Timothy E. O Briant as Executive Editor. Also named are Phillip Yates Production Dee Taylor Advertising and others: Terri Cheek Business Manager Letitia Jefferson Classified Advertising Manager Laura Tiedman Delivery Manager and Michael W Gibbons Managing Editor.
Obama critics embrace a hard line in politics
Leonard Pitts Jr. argues the GOP shows steadfast opposition to Obama, viewing him as a threat to policy goals. He notes Limbaugh and McConnell pledge to deny a second term, while voters face job loss, foreclosures, and health care costs. The piece frames the clash as a new, visceral partisan era.
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United States
Barack Obama
Obama
Patrick Buchanan
U.S
Doug Lamborn
Pennsylvania Avenue
Rush Limbaugh
Senate
Mitch McConnell
Obama Brain Trust
Ronald Reagan
Tip O'Neill
Sheepdog
Coyote
Bill Clinton
George W. Bush
Lynn Westmoreland
Los Alamitos
Calif
White House
America
Leonard Pitts Jr
The
Miami Herald
Aiken Young Professionals thank attendees of 5th Friday event
The Aiken Young Professionals thank everyone who attended their first 5th Friday event in downtown Aiken on July 29. They plan a recurring community service project benefiting families, young professionals, and local businesses to bolster The Alley’s diverse nature.
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Aiken Young Professionals
Aiken
Aiken Chamber thanks sponsors for Sth Friday event
The Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce thanks the City of Aiken Aiken Department of Public Safety Aiken County Sheriff's Office Anyone's Guess Your Event Source All-Star Tents & Events AB Beverage Aiken Standard Aiken Downtown Development Association participating restaurants Griffin Irish Pub Takasushi West Side Bowery Aiken Brewing Company Hotel Aiken Soiree Davors Cafe Up Your Alley and AYP members and volunteers. The next Sth Friday is Sept 30 from 6 to 10 p m in The Alley.
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Aiken
Greater
Aiken residents cheer on cross country runners
Beth Eberhard thanks Aiken for supporting cross country teams from Aiken High and South Aiken as they train in local neighborhoods. Residents watered down runners on Vivian Drive and provided bottled water, trash baskets, and encouragement, highlighting community kindness.
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Aiken High
South Aiken
Whiskey Road
Aiken Estates
Vivian Drive
Aiken
Beth Eberhard Aiken
Don’t cut funding for artificial limbs in our state
Amputees and limb impaired residents urge lawmakers to oppose Medicaid benefit cuts for orthotics and prosthetics. They argue preserving this essential health benefit saves money by reducing co morbid costs and enables return to work, addressing fairness and fiscal responsibility.
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Colorado
O&p
Latham West Columbia
Pine Lawn Cemetery Board Thanks Cleanup Volunteers
The Pine Lawn Cemetery Inc. board thanks volunteers who cleaned the historic Aiken property on August 2. Gratitude goes to Celina Dobbs Jennifer Bickel Jason Griffin Ben Harm from the Aiken Department of Public Safety and Helping Hands youth for their hard work and community spirit.
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Pine Lawn Cemetery Inc
Celina Dobbs
Jennifer Bickel
Jason Griffin
Ben Harm
Aiken Department of Public Safety
Aiken
James Hallie Hell
Coleen Reed
Bob Ryan
Pine Lawn Cemetery Board
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