Growth Forum signals hard work to shape Aiken future
Editorial urges planners and residents to preserve Aiken’s distinct Southern character amid inevitable growth. Ed McMahon warns against cookie cutter expansion and highlights the need for thoughtful design, green space, and varied standards to keep the city’s identity as redevelopment spreads.
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Aiken
Ed McMahon
McMahon
McDonald’s
Anytown
A. Aiken
Growth Forum
Aiken Standard Staff Roles List
The document lists key personnel at the Aiken Standard including Publisher Scott B Hunter Editor Jeffrey B Wallace Advertising Director Art Zappa Business Manager Ellen C Priest Managing Editor Timothy E O Briant Production Director Phillip Yates Circulation Director Deborah Dyches Customer Service Manager Letitia Jefferson.
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Scott B. Hunter
Jeffrey B. Wallace
Art Zappa
Ellen C. Priest
Timothy E. O'Briant
Phillip Yates
Horses Drive South Carolina Economy Weighs In
A long readers letter and opinion notes urge recognizing the horse industry in South Carolina. Cites 1.2 billion economic impact, 115000 plus horses, 50000 plus horse owners, associated retail, veterinary, feed, hotels, restaurants, and grooming businesses. Warns towns risk losing jobs and growth without community support.
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South Carolina Horseman’s Council
S.C. Agriculturl Department
South Carolina
Les Tindal
American Quarter Horse, Appaloosa Horse Club
Arabian Horse Association
Jockey Club
Palomino Horse Association
Paso Fino
Pony Clubs
S.C
Sallie J. Adams
Aiken Standard welcomes Letters to the Editor
The Aiken Standard invites readers to send brief letters with the writer's signature mailing address and daytime and home phone numbers for verification. All letters may be edited or condensed. Address Letters to the Editor PO Box 456 Aiken SC 29802 Email swallace aikenstandard com Fax 803 648 6062
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Aiken Standard
Aiken
S.C
Swallaceaikenstandard.com
Thumbs up for president on education and values
Rev J S Harrison Jr from Mt Hill Fellowship Community Church, Montmorenci, praises the president for addressing children, teachers, and schools in the State of the Union. He laments declines in reading and math, stresses classroom stress and role models, and urges recognition and fair pay for teachers. He urges a return to decency, hard work and shared values.
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White House
Eleanor Roosevelt
Malcolm X
J. S. Harrison Jr
Mt. Hill Fellowship
Montmorenci
Condon 'grandstanding' on NAACP border patrol debate
The Aiken Standard front page notes James Gallman's Jan 35 article raising King era issues and NAACP criticism. A reader reflects on Civil War heroes, King’s dream, and current NAACP actions, asserting internal betrayals and widespread accusations toward the organization and its members.
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Aiken Standard
Condon
Naacp Border Patrol
State Present
James Gallman
Thad
South
North
Gallman
Dr. King
NAACP
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Cees Ybumnd
Miinde
Deborah Dyches
J. David Boyd
Ustommer Service
Letitia Jefferson
Appaloosa Horse Club
American Quarter Association
Arabian Horse Tion
Palmetto Appaloosa Horse Club
Williston
Wisk
N.Y
Maryland
Taxen
Ron Bolton
Sacred Horse
Hitchcock ‘Woods
Tam
New Jersey
Toffler
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