Voices on education, bridges, and policy sparks readers
Readers weigh in on not quitting school and the dangers of sugar in children’s diets. Critics debate gun control politics under Obama and bridge choices on Laurens Street. Aiken Standard invites submissions, noting comments may be edited for space.
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North Augusta TIF plan prompts public hearing in Aiken
North Augusta officials urged the Aiken School Board to back a Tax Increment Financing scheme for redevelopment near Hammond's Ferry including a baseball stadium, hotel, housing, and retail. The board voted for a public hearing on February 25 at 6 pm to hear both sides, with debate over tax impacts, debt service, and revenue.
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Portrait unveiling honors Dorothy Rogers at Rye Patch
The Friends of Hopelands and Rye Patch Inc host a 2 p.m. Sunday ceremony in Aiken to unveil a finely reproduced portrait of Dorothy Rogers also known as Aunt Dar. Mayor Fred Cavanaugh and Rogers family attend as trustees speak on the historic Rye Patch estate now preserved by the city.
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St Paul Relay team nets third in state in 2012
St Paul Relays for Life co captains Sandy Bartholomew and Jessica Bessette led church youth and members to raise nearly 410000 for American Cancer Society. Dennis Bartholomew who died of cancer supported the cause since 2003 and the Aiken Golf Classic began in 2007. Bridgestone and South Aiken High JROTC teams also contributed.
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