Hartnett Plans Campaign Stop in Aiken as Senate Bid Builds
U S Senate candidate Tommy Hartnett selects Aiken among six launch sites to begin his drive. Hartnett, a former Republican congressman and lieutenant governor hopeful, will speak at 7 30 p m to the Aiken County Republican Party in the County Council building. He accuses Sen Ernest Hollings of desertion from South Carolina voters concerns and labels his voting record liberal.
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Aurora opens Early Adolescent Program for teens
The Aurora Pavilion near Aiken Regional Medical Centers started an Early Adolescent Program for ages 12 to 15 offering professional counseling. Administrator Darrell Moon said the center accommodates 13 inpatients and 30 outpatients with daily counseling sessions. The program requires whole family participation to address teen mood, peer pressure, abuse, and substance issues.
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Osborne Cleaners Boss Plans Oct 17 Wedding
Rick Osborne and Angie May set October 17 as their wedding date to coincide with his parents Nate and Bessie Osborne anniversary. He gave Angie a ring replicating his mother's ring in a sentimental gesture.
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Birthdays Celebrate Local Figures Grace Holston David Keel
A segment notes birthdays for Grace Holston David Keel George Robert Price Mel Ridgeway and Bernard Robinson, honoring their contributions and marking milestone years in the community.
Correction notes misidentification of pastor at friendship church
The Aiken Standard issues a correction for Monday’s edition noting the pastor was misidentified as All Mulls at Friendship Baptist Church and apologizes for the error.
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Sign Language Bridges Hearing Gap at Weeks Center
Anna Holsenback teaches sign language at the H Odell Weeks Center to help deaf and hearing people. Patsy Seigler, born deaf, recalls family support and court translation work, with beginner classes offered for ten weeks at 15 dollars starting March 3.
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NAACP Proposes Replacing District 5 With Black Majority Seat
NAACP leader James Gallman will propose the county council reapportion itself to create a second black majority district centering on District 5. The plan follows 1990 census data showing about 24 percent Black population in Aiken County and faces opposition from Republican candidate Jim Baggott. The council also considers declaring Banksia the county museum site with matching funds for repairs, while District 5 remains vacant after Gene Duckett's resignation.
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Suffice Wins Bee For Speller In Aiken County
Lorna Luft of North Augusta Middle School won the Aiken County Spelling Bee at Aiken High School after spelling suffice. Brian Young of Redcliffe Elementary took second. Luft will advance to the regional bee to compete for state and national spots.
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South Aikien Baptist Christian School
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Our Lady of Peace
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Jefferson Elementary
Jason Ly
Warrenville
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A.L. Corett
Melody Martin
Ridge Spring-Monetta Middle School
Shauna Johnson
Redcliffe Elementary
Phil Mobley
St. Mary’s Help of Christians
April Compton
Ryan Williams
Byrd Elementary
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Candye Slay
Chris Sanders
Millbrook Elementary
Rosie Berry
Schofield Middle
Suzette Caist
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Asbestos Removal Hurdles Delay USC AikenBuilding Work
There is no timeline for removing sprayed asbestos from the Administration Classroom Building at USC Aiken. Associate Chancellor Tom Hallman cites a projected cost of 1.3 to 1.4 million dollars and a lack of funds, plus relocation needs, as key barriers.
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Students Rally at USC Aiken Over Homecoming Court Nomination
A student led freedom of speech rally formed after USC Aiken nominations for homecoming court reversed genders. The protesting crowd gathered near the Student Acts Building during morning classes to hear speeches and view a mock jail cell sequence for those who spoke out. Public officials cited that the Association for Women's Issues was not a recognized student organization, leading to the refusal of nominations for Tamara Conner and Chuck Walker.
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