Aiken Standard Founded in 1867
Publisher Scott B. Hunter and staff list frame the Aiken Standard staff including Melissa Hanna as Executive Editor and Dee Taylor as Advertising Director. The page also features a contextual quote from Althea Gibson and celebrates the newspaper's long history since 1867.
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Melissa Hanna
Dee Taylor
Terri Cheek
Blessing of the bookbags marks return to school in Aiken
St John’s United Methodist on Newberry Street hosted a blessing of the bookbags ceremony with Rev. Dr. George Howle as families from across the area brought their backpacks for the event. The pastor emphasized teachers and a quality education amid student loan debt concerns nationwide.
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St. John’s United Methodist
Newberry Street
Aiken
George Howle
St John’s
Howle
Casino on border could shift path of Catawba casino move
The Catawba Indians push a North Carolina resort casino near the South Carolina line, potentially bypassing lawmakers with a governor approved compact. Officials warn of social costs, illicit activity, and strain on state resources, while critics cite GOP concerns and regional gambling hypocrisy.
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North Carolina
South Carolina
Pat McCrory
York County
Cleveland County
N.C
McCrory
S.C
Tar Heel
North Om
State Line
Cherokee
N.C. Statehouse
Obamacare marketplace opens October first for uninsured
The open enrollment runs Oct 1 to March 31 as the health care law expands affordable coverage. Consumers are urged to research options on healthcare.gov or state exchanges, compare plans, and seek help from navigators or a toll free line. penalties for noncoverage are explained with exemptions and subsidies noted.
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Congress
Obama
Supreme Court
Www.healthcare.gov
CuidadoDeSalud.gov
District of Columbia
Healthcare.gov
Henry
J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Kfforg
Health Insurance Exchange
Aiken Embraces Pickleball Growth and Local Involvement
In Aiken the pickleball surge gains momentum with indoor and outdoor courts expanding to five indoors and three outdoors. A USA Pickleball Association sanctioned tournament drew 109 players from 10 states, with medals won by Nelson Spitwale and Dick Keeler in 3.5 men doubles 65 plus. City officials credit Parks staff and volunteers from Picklebillys for the event’s success and hope for more future tournaments.
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Aiken
Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department
Glenn Parker
Jeff Metz
Jessica Campbell
H. Odell Weeks Center
Nelson Spitwale
Dick Keeler
Picklebillys
Richard Pearce
City
Mike
Loretta Beckner
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Letitia Jefferson
Ronnie Butler
Althea Gibson
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North Augusta
Rick Meyer
Parks, Rec
Rock Hill
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Washington Post Financial
Michelle Singletary
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