Aiken Chamber Honors Leading Citizens At Annual Banquet
The Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce salutes Man of the Year Fred Humes director of the Aiken Edgefield Economic Development Partnership for decades of industry growth and hydrogen research pursuits. Woman of the Year Barbara Morgan helped create the Child Advocacy Center and promoted child well being while serving as solicitor. Youth of the Year Keely Reichel at Aiken High founded Love Luggage and funded scholarships. Ambassador of the Year Dana Coontz and Holley Heating and Air Conditioning named Small Business of the Year. Kimberly-Clark named Large Business of the Year with 1,700 local workers and a 2006 expansion adding 300 jobs.
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Local Aiken Standard staff roles listed for resignations
The document lists the Aiken Standard newsroom and business staff including Publisher Editor News Director Production Director and other key roles with names and contact handles. It provides organizational structure and indicates positions from publisher to circulation director.
Nuclear power best fits green energy goals amid false renewable claims
An executive director argues against wind and solar mandates emphasizing baseload nuclear power. He contends true renewable energy does not exist and urges loan guarantees to support nuclear while warning mandates raise costs, transmission needs, and greenhouse gas emissions. He cites Florida and South Carolina studies and urges letters to the Aiken Standard.
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Aiken County letter on horse park and parking concerns
A writer argues against funding a large Aiken Horse Park citing economic fragility and redundancy with many local equestrian venues. The piece warns about dangerous parking on Richland Avenue and suggests compact or parallel parking rules. It also touches on local education budget cuts and Dr. Ben Carson’s TV program inspiring teaching.
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