Smith to retire after 26 years in South Carolina House
South Carolina Representative Roland Smith of Aiken announced on Monday he will not seek another term, ending a 26 year tenure. He cited his wife’s medical issues and arthritis and said he has no plans to pursue further political office after this term ends.
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Roland Smith
Aiken
Smith
Aiken County
Amanda Cook
Cameron
South Aikien Church of God
Royal Rangers
Wednesday Automotive Showcase Delivers 2014 Deals
Our midweek feature highlights top automotive ads with strong 2014 deal mentions. Scan for best prices, models, and financing options across the showroom lineup.
Advent Calendars Photo Contest Instructions
Readers invited to email a photo with their completed Advent calendar to editorial at aikenstandard.com by December 31. Include full name town and a contact number. A random drawing will award one winner a $50 Kroger gift card.
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Deaths and Funerals Notice for Aiken and Montgomery
Curtis S. Treadway Jr. Donnie Edward Ferguson and Sallie M. Stevens are listed in the area deaths and funerals column for Aiken and Montgomery Alabama with funeral details pending. The notice appears in the 6A section.
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Curtis S. Treadway Jr
Aiken
Donnie Edward Ferguson
Paul T. Lista
Montgomery, Ala
Sallie M. Stevens
New Year safety tips from Aiken Public Safety for 2013
Aiken Public Safety urges revelers to plan ahead for New Year celebrations. Lt. Jake Mahoney notes higher call volumes around midnight and emphasizes designated drivers and sober transport. Police cooperate with DUI networks, warn about impaired driving signs, and outline allowed fireworks within city limits.
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Mahoney
Aiken Public Safety
Second Judicial Circuit
Ellen Priest returns as publisher of Summerville Communications
Ellen Priest, former Aiken Standard business manager, is named president and publisher of Summerville Communications. She returns six years after leaving Aiken to lead the Standard and North Augusta Star, succeeding retired Scott Hunter as he steps down. Priest’s husband is Dr. Jeff Priest. The firm oversees Journal Scene, Berkeley Independent, and The Gazette of Goose Creek.
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Summerville Communications
Aiken Communications
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North Augusta Star
Scott Hunter
Priest
Summerville
Jeff Priest
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USCA
Hunter
Scott
Journal Scene
Berkeley Independent
Gazette of
Goose Creek
Melissa Hanna
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