Reader questions Rashad Hunter first team omission
A reader asks why Rashad Hunter, touted as the top running back in the state, was not named to the area first team offense while the top player in Richmond County earned a spot on the all area first team defense. The inquiry seeks clarity on selection criteria and possible oversight by evaluators.
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Reader
Hunter
Feitiap
Eevee Sal Spotts
Rashad Hunter
Richmond County
Tailgating Drivers Questioned for Hazardous Behavior
A reader laments tailgating and smoking as health hazards, questioning why drivers take dangerous risks. The letter ponders whether tailgaters seek ego boosts or power trips, and questions the motives behind rude driving behavior.
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Cople
Opinion on Bowl Selection Reflects Fan Frustration
A reader voices discontent with the College Bowl Selection Committee for repeatedly placing teams with losing or nonwinning conference records in post season bowls. The caller questions value and hypothetically would seek a refund for a Tangerine Bowl purchase, noting low viewership beyond Texas Tech fans after the opening quarter.
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Texas Tech
Vandalism in Aiken Estates prompts reader call for action
A reader scolds a critic for claiming vandalism is down and urges more action after recent property damage. The letter invites tips via Talkback hotline (003) 648-2508 or email to editorial at aikenstandard com, with names optional and comments subject to editing.
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Editorialaaikenstandard. Com
Aiken
British violinist Richard Smith and Julie Adams at Cumberland concert
British born virtuoso guitarist Richard Smith and cellist Julie Adams headline a holiday concert at Cumberland Village. The event takes place Saturday December 28 at 3335 Wise Creek Lane, Cumberland.
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Richard Smith
Julie Adams
Cumberland Village
Wise Creek Lane
Annual Heart Benefit plans in the making
Plans for the 34th Annual Heart Benefit are underway for February 2023 at USC Aiken Etherredge Center. Jim Moore directs the musical Viva Heart Vegas with 24 local singers and the Heart Throbs. tickets go on sale via a January tea at the Reynolds home. Proceeds aid the South Carolina American Heart Association.
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Aiken Women's Heart Board
Vicki Buk
USC Aiken
Etherredge Center
Jim Moore
American Heart Association
Owens-Corning Fiberglas
St. John's United Methodist Church
Moore
Agnes Hobson
The
Heart Association
Bukovitz
John McMahan
Leland
Kathy Reynolds
Barnwell Ave
South Carolina
Eleanor Bookstayer
Judy Keaton
Keenan Kizer
Peg Robinson
Ava Hammond
Christmas returns boost shopping rebound in stores
After Christmas, shoppers return few items while sales rise across chains. Wal Mart and Target report smoother returns processing, with exchanges replacing many returns. Merchants note more holiday cash spent in stores, and several outlets describe a general sales upswing despite some refunds.
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Jackie Spoon
Wal-Mart
Thad
Xpectwu
Gene
Lenson Neal
Neal
Tea Garden Gifts
Paramounts
Younts
Target
Sharon Argello
Kmart
Henry Crawford
Silver Bluff Fire Department Receives FEMA Grant
Silver Bluff Fire Department will receive 43 453 from the 2002 Assistance to Fire Fighters Grant Program, with a required match of 4 345, totaling 47 798. The award funds equipment in 2003 to boost firefighter safety and service in the Silver Bluff district. Over 5 000 departments share 360 million for fire protection EMS and related needs. 19 000 departments applied. The department’s submission underwent a national peer review by fire service leaders.
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Silver Bluff
Federal Emergency Management Agency
United States Fire Administration
United States Congress
FEMA
United States
Reading focus drives Aiken district strategic plan
The Aiken School District education committee led by Roberson and Warren Whitson urges stronger reading emphasis for first and second grade students to boost proficiency before PACT testing in third grade. The annual update outlines reading supports, home resources, and new goals including PACT improvements and expanded career and technology education in rural areas with proposed funding via federal grants.
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Aiken
Roberson
Warren Whitson
Whitson
Aiken County
Area I
City of Aiken
Area 4
Wagener and
Ridge Spring-Monetta
Wagener-Salley High
Silver Bluff
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