Aiken County weighs sites for new government office complex
The Aiken County Council eyes a new county office complex after months of studies and site reviews. Affordability and public accessibility drive the choice among three strong options near Rutland Drive and S.C. 118, with Kalmia Plaza potentially viable if cost allows.
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Trolley Run
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Rutland Drive
Aiken High School
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R.E. Phelan Corp
Margaret Cato Fund Supports Ridge Spring Monetta Scholarships
Editor notes a surprise bequest from Margaret Cato, longtime Aiken High School teacher, funding scholarships for Ridge Spring Monetta students. Though she taught there, she lived nearby and favored RS-M, ensuring graduates gain college access and potential future scholars and teachers.
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Bill Ward
Ridge Spring-Monetta High School
Margaret Cato
Aiken High School
Ridge Spring Monetta
Aiken Standard Staff and Contact Lines
The Aiken Standard lists its key staff including Publisher Scott B. Hunter Editor Jeffrey B. Wallace News Director Timothy E. O Briant Production Director Phillip Yates and others with roles in circulation advertising and management. The roster covers editorial production business and customer service leadership across the newspaper.
Letter defending GVW incorporation process and questions editorials
A GVW community member defends the incorporation effort, cites adherence to state rules, and criticizes editorials as biased. He details committee appointments by the Secretary of State, notes public education meetings, and argues property tax rules and benefits apply regardless of residence.
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Debbie Green
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Graniteville
Green
Aiken County
Map
South Carolina
GVW
America
Uncle Sam
Mark Hammond
South Carolina Faces Challenge to Reform School Funding
The Post and Courier notes that new funding for South Carolina schools requires a politically palatable reform. House Speaker Bobby Harrell appointed a committee to craft practical funding recommendations amid calls for creativity, courage and compromise to replace the outdated formula.
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Bobby Harrell
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Post and Courier
Earth Wind and Fire show sparks over praise for America
In a Radio City performance Philip Bailey thanked God and America for 37 years of success triggering debate on artists praising or denouncing the country. The column notes contrasts with Springsteen Young and Martin while highlighting Billy Joel and the Beach Boys for affectionate patriotism.
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Philip Bailey
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Bruce Springsteen
Neil Young
Chris Martin
Coldplay
United States
Vietnam
Springsteen
Young
Martin
Dixie Chicks
Billy Joel
Shea Stadium
Beach Boys
Letters to the Editor contact details for Aiken Standard
The notice lists mailing address Box 456 Aiken South Carolina 29802 email letters aikenstandard com and fax line 648 6052 for sending letters to the editor The message presents contact options without additional context.
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