Youngsters Stop Burglary At Aiken County Rec Center
Three Graniteville teens Matrie Brown Malcolm Allen and Mattrell Allen acted after spotting two youths attempting an after hours break in They called police and held the burglars until authorities arrived Sheriff Michael Hunt honored the trio praising their community concern and service attitude for others in the neighborhood
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Retiring photographer Ginny Soudrth leaves Aiken memories
The Standard salutes longtime photographer Ginny Soudrth who retires after 26 years with the paper. Her award winning work spans sports, breaking news, portraits and animals, with iconic Aiken images, including Triple Crown equestrian photos. She will teach full time at USC Aiken and take occasional assignments for The Standard.
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Managing growth in Aiken heightens Sam's Club clash
The column argues growth planning must address Whiskey Road congestion and Southside sprawl in Aiken. It cites traffic at capacity, numerous planned developments, and past ordinances while urging stronger adoption of overlay zoning, land management, and balanced town-center growth to protect neighborhoods and infrastructure.
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Patient survived heart attack after delayed ER care
A June 1 2006 incident recalls chest pains at work leading to a delayed triage at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. The author cites missed doctor evaluation and a late EKG amid escalating pain before a heart attack six hours later, aided by rescuers and multiple hospitals. The writer questions a $65 charge for blood pressure checks.
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Letter shift on MOX disposal and plutonium storage
Victor Reilly Alken argues against MOX as the sole disposal method for weapons grade plutonium. He supports alternative methods like glass logs, urges cost reassessment, and calls for a robust secure permanent storage facility at SRS as a national security priority. He criticizes perceived political rhetoric and prioritizes taxpayers’ interests.
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