Aiken Named Among Top 100 Retirement Cities
Aiken is listed by To Retire magazine as one of the top 100 places in the nation to retire. Editors cite low crime and tax rates, affordable housing, safe downtown, mild climate, and active cultural offerings as key factors, noting community foresight keeps Aiken strong for retirees and families.
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The Aiken Standard Letters to the Editor Request
The Aiken Standard invites brief Letters to the Editor with the writer's signature mailing address and daytime and home phone numbers for verification. All letters may be edited. Send to Letters to the Editor Aiken Standard P O Box 456 Aiken SC 29802 or email swallace aikenstandard.com and fax to 803 648 6052.
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Allen Standard Staff and Editorial Team Listing
Publisher Scott B Hunter and Editor Jeffrey B Wallace lead the Allen Standard with Advertising by Art Zappa Ellen Priest and Managing Editor Timothy E O Briant. Production Director Phillip Yates and Systems Manager J David Boyd oversee operations with Letitia Jefferson in customer service.
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Family member laments court system after homicide case
Shirley Ennis LaBorde of Aiken writes that the justice system failed to protect victims after her brother Carlton Ennis was killed at South Side Pawn Shop. She criticizes Judge Frank Epps and Judge James Williams, praises captors and law enforcement, and calls for more protection for victims over criminals.
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Woodside dispute over roof removal and resident impact
Letter from Brittany Downs management refutes Kosko accusations, saying roof removal was lease violation and not Woodside’s fault. Also notes beer bottles on deck. Nov 7 notice cited. Separate column offers Christmas shopping tips urging courtesy to clerks, patience, and respecting blue Sunday law in Aiken County.
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South Carolina Conservation Bank bill urged by Rep Campsen
Rep Chip Campsen promotes a market based Conservation Bank to fund land preservation. A volunteer board would allocate grants from deed fee revenue to state agencies cities counties and nonprofits like Ducks Unlimited and The Nature Conservancy. The plan emphasizes private property rights and bi partisanship while avoiding condemnation.
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