Aiken residents urge new stores and local issues
The letter comments on bringing chain stores to Aiken and references Old Navy Barnes and Noble Bed Bath and Beyond Cracker Barrel and Macaroni Grill. It discusses Sheriff Michael Hunt and jail control, the Doris Gravat detention center, and a Crosland Park trash program rule. It also questions funding for an African American cultural center and criticizes NAACP unions, while praising hurricane relief efforts for Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken
Old Navy
Barnes and Noble
Bed, Bath and Beyond
Cracker Barrel
Macaroni Grill
Michael Hunt
Doris Gravat Detention Center
Bush bring troops home not a political ploy says caller
A reader asserts in Talkback that President Bush should withdraw U S forces from Germany arguing postwar security threats are gone and Germany should pay for its own defense. The letter urges bringing home millions spent abroad and invites further comments.
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Bush
Germany
USCA ranked second in public comprehensive colleges in the South
The Aiken Standard corrects an Aug 20 headline misranking USC Aiken in USC News & World Report. A Friday ceremony story notes the James L. Hammons Marine Corps League will meet Sept. 2 at 7 p.m. in Aiken County Council Chambers to honor two former prisoners of war at a free event.
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The
Aiken Standard
USC Aiken
USC News & World Report
USCA
South
James L. Hammons
Marine Corps League
Aiken County
Local lawyers take civility oath in South Carolina
About 100 attorneys from the area attended a Friday seminar at the Washington Center for the Performing Arts and took a new civility oath required to practice in South Carolina. The session, led by Circuit Judge Jack Early and City of Aiken Solicitor Richard Pearce, emphasized courteous conduct in all communications and court matters.
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S.C. Supreme Court
Aiken County Bar
Washington Center For the Performing Arts
Jack Early
Gmerek
City of Aiken
Richard Pearce
Pearce
South Carolina
Massage volunteers aid emergency responders in Carolina
Valerie Morgan and fellow therapists trained at Aiken Technical College to join the Carolina Emergency Response Massage Team. CERMT coordinator Doug Rasmussen notes the 15 minute chair massage helps firefighters in disaster settings and that teams deploy within 24 to 48 hours at sites like Ground Zero and after 9/11.
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Valerie Morgan
Robert
S.C. Forestry Service
Savannah River
Aiken Technical College
Morgan
ATC
Carolina Emergency Response
Doug Rasmussen
CERMT
Oklahoma City
Rasmussen
France
U.S
New York City
Ground Zero
Louise Leguizamon
Imago’s
Aiken
Terri Jenkins
Columbia
S.C. Department of Juvenile Justice
Douge
Cermt.org
Rob Novit
Movie
Aikenstandard.com
USCA to Present Four Political Films Beginning September
USCA and the American Democracy Project will host four Tuesday evening film showings in Room 327 of the Science Building from September 7 to October 19. Admission ranges from $1 to $5, with moderated discussions after each film featuring campus faculty.
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USC Aiken
American Democracy Project
America
U.S
Science Building
USCA
Academy of Lifelong Learning
Holly
Sno-Cap Drive-In Marks 40th Anniversary in North Augusta
Sno-Cap Drive-In in North Augusta celebrates four decades with events starting Friday evening and a Saturday ribbon cutting led by the North Augusta Chamber of Commerce. Rachel Franklin notes chamber support as local middle school cheerleaders join the activities. Car clubs such as Casual Corvettes Masters Miata Club and CSRA Mopar participate in the weekend festivities.
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North Augusta
Sno-Cap Drive-In
Chamber
North Augusta Middle School
Merriwether Middle School
Paul Knox Middle School
Casual Corvettes
Masters Miata Club
Gascar Club
Atomic City Cruisers
Road Angels Car Club
Cruisers For Christ
The
Aiken Horse Power Association
Csra Mopar
Sno-Cap Drive-In 40th Anniversary Schedule
Sno-Cap marks 40 years with a Friday 7 10 p m celebration and a Saturday events lineup. Friday night features a party at the Sno-Cap Drive-In and Saturday includes a 1 p m celebration, 5 30 p m Sun shine Puppet Show, and an adults only sock hop from 9 11 p m with guests Mayor and Mrs Lark and Christy Jones. For details call 279 4004 or visit snocapdrivein com.
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Sunshine Pal
Lark
Christy Jones
Franklin
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