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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 2014
Page
3
An editorial urges caution on the November referendum authorizing a one cent sales tax and bonds for schools. The writer questions school board performance, cites past issues, and asks for road improvements and safer intersections to attract residents and growth.
A reader reports a moving ceremony honoring hundreds of South Carolina Vietnam veterans led by Senator Tim Scott. The event was described as long overdue and emotionally meaningful, celebrating a generation previously overlooked. Comments can be left via TalkBack or email, with readers’ names not required.
The Aiken Standard notes a correction that USC Aiken Professor Dr. Tom Mack will receive the Governor's School Award in the Humanities on Thursday October 23 at the Columbia Hilton Convocation Center. The paper also corrects misreported Mended Hearts golf tournament team eligibility: thirty four teams of four can register by calling 803-649-0473 or 803-649-2393.
Wes Moore, author of The Other Wes Moore, addressed about 700 first year students at USC Aiken. He contrasted his life from his Baltimore counterpart who chose crime and remains in prison. Moore discussed choices shaping youth, education, and the path to college success.
Wes Moore, highlighted by major reviews, reflects on choices shaping a life from crime to transformation. The author discusses advocacy, responsibility to others, and turning toward service through education and work, with voices from supporters and educators.
Senior writer Rob Novit recounts Moore’s journey from Baltimore to the Bronx and a military high school. He notes how Moore’s mother and mentors urged him to seek life beyond his room and city, revealing boundless possibilities within himself.
The Aiken County Sheriff’s Office seeks two males who wrecked a stolen Ford pickup into a North Augusta home at 3:38 a.m. on Wednesday. Deputies pursued on foot after the vehicle left the roadway. no injuries were reported. Public tips welcome at 803-648-6811 or CrimeStoppers at 888-274-6372.
Carolina Covertech plans an 8000 square foot expansion in North Augusta with about 10 new jobs. President Rian True cites spill containment products for fracking customers, noting the firm aims to improve safety and lives while emphasizing Christ-centered values. U.S. Rep. Jeff Duncan attended the groundbreaking and spoke on job creation and energy links.
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