Obesity debate and public opinions in Aiken letter page
A reader questions focus on obesity and personal responsibility, comparing obesity to alcohol and nicotine issues, and calls for fair treatment. The letter defends moderation for Krispy Kreme, Dairy Queen, and Starbucks, notes political topics, privatization of school buses, and asks for more obesity stories in the newspaper. The writer also invites comments via Talkback and email.
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Aiken
Dairy Queen
Starbucks
Rotary Club error corrected in Unsung Hero tribute
The Aiken Standard corrects a Tuesday edition misidentifying Unsung Hero Award honoree Jim Moore as a Rotary Club of Aiken member. Moore is not a member of the club and the newspaper apologizes for the error.
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Aiken Standard
Rotary Club of
Aiken
Jim Moore
Lake named USCA marketing and community relations director
Lake becomes USC Aiken marketing and community relations director succeeding Dr. Deidre Martin. She plans to boost campus relations, alumni ties, continuing education, and student recruitment while expanding regional diversity. Lake arrived with fiancé Mark Conner and holds a Cumberland University background in psychology, sociology, and organizational leadership.
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Lake
USCA
USC Aiken
Jennifer Lake
Pacer Commons
Deidre Martin
Martin
Deidre
Aiken
Mark Conner
Cumberland University
Lebanon, Tenn
Cumberland
Centerville
Iowa
Indian Hills Community College
Rob Novit
Rnovit
Aikenstandard.com
Wagener residents rehearse multi-vehicle disaster drill
Wagener officials law enforcement EMS and firefighters conducted a downtown disaster drill simulating three tractor trailers colliding with buildings and a corrosive load near a gas pump. The exercise tested dispatch response traffic evacuation media handling and interagency coordination with Wagener-Sallee High School bus concerns and county support.
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Wagener
Aiken County
Jeff Key
Mark Redd
Wagener-Salley High School
David Ruth
Aiken Jaycees Foster Growth At Membership Drive
The Aiken Jaycees held a Tuesday membership drive with spaghetti dinner and acoustic music. Avery Snipes Jr praised growth while Greg Austin entertained. the club highlights community projects from Easter baskets to the Christmas parade and Western North Carolina State Fair involvement.
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Aiken Jaycees
Aiken
Avery Snipes Jr
Greg Austin
Austin
Nashville
Atlanta
Mattie C. Hall Health Care Center
Christ Central
Laurens Street
Latimer
Snipes
Libby Danielowich
Erin Brooks
Ebrooks
Aikenstandard.com
NAACP Convention to Be Held in Augusta
Aiken NAACP branch announces the state conference will meet in Augusta October 7 to 10 because of the boycott since 2000 over the Confederate flag issue. The Radisson Riverfront in Augusta hosts a 3 PM press conference and local leaders plan care to ensure smooth hosting.
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David Walker
Aiken
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Augusta
James Gallman
State House
Radisson Riverfront
Walker
S.C. Naacp
Charlotte
Savannah
Philip Howell
USC Aiken
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