TalkBack discussion on local economy and public policy
Readers weigh in on MOX layoffs impact in Aiken and the influx of new restaurants. Opinions cover federal regulation, telemarketers, Do Not Call lists, parental responsibility, single versus multiple children, food stamps, and a Tennessee judge’s naming decision for a child.
Corrections Issued For Local Education Errors
The Aiken Standard republished corrections citing Silver Bluff High School B grade omission from district list and errors in Aiken Technical College orientation report. Corrected Student Campus Ambassador is Steven Waller. first year ATC participation total 191. Readers urged to report factual errors to Melissa Hanna.
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Teachers learn to spot warning signs of gangs
Joshua Taylor a former local gang member teams with Full Circle Refuge to educate teachers at Langley Bath Clearwater Middle School about warning signs of gang involvement. The group notes more than 500 gangs in South Carolina with signs including falling grades graffiti coded clothing and colors used by groups.
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Devon Harris
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Sandy Nealy
Aiken County
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Annexation delay stalls two hotel plan in Aiken
The proposed Holiday Inn Express and Staybridge Suites off Whiskey Road await city annexation approval. The County Planning Commission canceled Thursday’s meeting for lack of quorum while Naman Hotels seeks county clearance to start construction. Officers note the project sits under county jurisdiction until annexation finalizes.
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Whiskey Road
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Staybridge
Stratford Drive
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Tilden Hilderbrand
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Only Incumbents Seek Seats in Aiken City Council Race
As of today only incumbents have filed for re election to the Aiken City Council. No petition or write in has been filed to trigger a November election. If no write in or petition is filed by noon August 26 the seats will be filled without an election. Incumbents Reggie Ebner Lessie Price Steve Homoki Phillip Merry presently hold seats. new district plan places Homoki and Perry in Districts 5 and 6. Petitions require 5 percent of district voters and must be filed by noon September 20. The final day to register to vote is noon October 4 at 916 Vaucluse Road.
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Richard Johnson Jr
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Lessie Price
Steve Homoki
Phillip Merry
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Perry
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