Editorial calls end to two hour downtown parking limits
In Aiken the two hour limit divides downtown businesses and prompts warnings and $10 citations by Public Safety. The piece argues removing the limit, as during Christmas, and urging employers to relocate workers away from storefronts to protect customers and reduce safety resources.
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Parking restrictions hurt downtown businesses on Laurens Street
A Pat’s Restaurant owner argues two hour parking helps Laurens Street businesses but harms Richland and Newberry avenues when Newberry Hall events fill spots. He notes downtown workers crowd Newberry Street, leaving customers few spaces and hurting lunch business during Newberry Hall functions. He urges shifting parking to middle sections to free in front of shops.
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Publisher and Editor Details for Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard lists Scott B. Hunter as publisher and Jeffrey B. Wallace as editor with Terri Cheek as business manager.
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Privacy and Fame Clash in Mourning for Salinger
Kathleen Parker compares J D Salinger privacy with Harp er Lee and Florence King while noting Salinger’s death at 91 spurring questions about posthumous works. She contrasts reluctance to reveal with Andrew Young who writes a tell all, and argues that respect for others privacy remains a public virtue.
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Mother recalls Kirby Brown's death at Ray sweat lodge
The mother of Kirby Brown, who died during a sweat lodge ceremony led by James Arthur Ray, describes her son's character and shock at his death. Ray faced manslaughter charges after three fatalities in the October Arizona ceremony.
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Houndslake chefs help Aiken students explore culinary careers
A letter praises Houndslake Country Club in Aiken for hosting Aiken High culinary arts students. Don Gangway and Donnie Gangway supervised the dinner for 70, providing real work experience beyond the classroom. The writer urges local businesses to offer similar internships to boost student engagement and education.
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Comment on SCO TUS appearance and welfare policy
Readers discuss the Supreme Court and Justice Roberts, referencing a televised moment. The post critiques unions funding Democrats, defends Andre Bauer, and argues welfare recipients create dependency, urging SC voters to elect capable representatives and end national embarrassment.
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