Editorial Businesses take the spotlight
The Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce honored two enterprises at its banquet naming The Greatest Gift and Aiken Regional Medical Centers as small and large business of the year. The Greatest Gift is run by Donna Moore Wesley and praised for customer service while ARMC under CEO K D Justyn was recognized for campus improvements and a Service Excellence Award from Universal Health Services.
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Instant information and modern school delay calls
The editor recalls a three hour delay and 4 year old kindergarten cancellation at Aiken County schools due to weather. A voice message from Dr. Bill Gallman to teachers and families highlights early use of automated calls, contrasting with past radio and TV updates. The Aiken Standard posted details online Wednesday afternoon.
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Aiken Standard Staff Directory Details
The Aiken Standard lists its leadership and key staff with roles and contact emails including Publisher Scott B. Hunter Editor Jeffrey B. Wallace Advertising Director Arthur T. Zappa Business Manager Ellen C. Priest Production Director Phillip Yates Circulation Director Scot Newcom Systems Manager J David Boyd and Customer Service Manager Letitia Jefferson.
Smoking ban debate prompts local readers in Aiken County
Letter from Thomas Colleran argues for a smoke free policy in all public indoor and outdoor venues and urges attendance at the Feb 6 council reading. He cites health risks, economic studies, and compares to Charleston and other towns while criticizing County Council member Chuck Smith.
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Readers invited to comment on county smoking ban proposal
Share your view Send us your opinions about the countys proposed smoking ban. Letters should be 200 words or less. They are subject to editing. Send to Letters to the Editor, Aiken Standard, Box 456, Aiken, S.C. 29802 Send e mail to: letters aikenstandard.com Send to our fax line at 648 6052.
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Aiken County to vote on public smoking ban ordinance
Aiken County Council schedules second reading and public hearing for a smoking ban in most public places in unincorporated areas. The hearing is at 7 p.m. Tuesday February 6 in the County Council Chambers at 736 Richland Ave in Aiken.
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Boston Mayor vows legal action over Cartoon Network sign stunt
Boston Mayor Thomas Menino denounces Cartoon Network publicity campaign for blinking electronic signs that prompted fears of terrorism and forced bomb response actions. He says he will pursue all legal remedies against Turner Broadcasting and affiliates for expenses.
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Lost dog Shadow found 14 miles away after community search
Evelyn and Tom Sellers of Manassas Virginia recount how their 8 year old shepherd husky mix Shadow disappeared from a fenced yard near Odell Weeks Recreation Center in Aiken. After a day of posters prayers and a broad search with help from family and locals Shadow was found tied near a trailer in New Ellenton about 14 miles from home. The family credits the community and their faith for the reunion and thank Paul and Stephani Menges for leading the efforts.
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