Editorial Annual Aiken Soccer Cup comes to town
The Aiken Soccer Cup weekend brings approximately 200 Southeast teams to Aiken for matches at Citizens Park Powderhouse Whitney and Winthrop polo fields. City crews expect thousands of visitors boosting downtown commerce while roads near venues may traffic. Spectators are welcome to enjoy youth soccer energy and hospitality across town.
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United Way launches 2008 campaign in Aiken County
The newspaper notes the start of a six week United Way of Aiken County drive to fund social agencies. It urges readers to contribute, big or small, and emphasizes the power of collective effort toward helping neighbors and friends.
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Campaign forum shows blunt clarity over nuanced stance
A Saddleback Church forum with Obama and McCain produced starkly different styles. McCain gave concise direct answers while Obama offered longer nuanced responses on faith abortion and rights, highlighting risks of overcomplex messaging in campaigns.
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Aiken Standard Staff Directory Full Contact Roles
The Aiken Standard lists staff positions including Publisher Scott B. Hunter Editor Jeffrey B. Wallace Advertising Director Arthur T. Zappa News Director Timothy E. O Briant Production Director Phillip Yates Circulation Director Scot Newcom Business Manager Terri Cheek Managing Editor Michael W. Gibbons Customer Service Manager Letitia Jefferson. The page assigns emails and affiliations to each role across newsroom operations.
South Carolina posts 250 million deficit as Eckstrom warns
State Comptroller General Richard Eckstrom says South Carolina closed its fiscal year with a 250.4 million shortfall funded by reserves and warns lawmakers to cut spending. Revenue for the current year is expected lower prompting across the board cuts by the Budget and Control Board. He urges voters to press legislators for smarter, more responsible spending ahead of elections.
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Letters to the Editor Guidance for Aiken Standard
Readers are invited to send letters to the editor about community concerns. Letters should be 200 words or less and may be edited for length and clarity. Submissions can be mailed to Letters to the Editor at Aiken Standard in Aiken South Carolina or sent by e mail or fax.
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Aiken High School Class of 1963 Reunion Sparks Warm Reflections
Paula Hopkins Maxwell recalls forty five years melting away at the Aiken High School Class of 1963 reunion. She notes relaxed mood friendly faces and shared memories from sports, dating spots, and Teen Tower. The event left attendees feeling welcomed and hopeful about reconnecting in the future.
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Aiken High School Class of 63 Reunion Thanks Local Businesses
The 45 year reunion thanked The Bowery Cafe Monet Houndslake Country Club and organizers for a special weekend. Attendees praised friendly service excellent food and festive decor. Jeanne Mayenschein and the planning committee note guests enjoyed Aiken’s town and people.
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