Avondale water system acquired by Valley Public Service Authority
The Avondale Water System, over 75 years old with leaks, was acquired by Valley Public Service Authority to improve delivery and enable federal grants. Officials praise lawmakers and WPSA board for the transfer, with repairs expected to take about three years for Graniteville and Vaucluse residents.
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Aiken County
Shane Massey
Tom Young Jr
J. Roland Smith
Students shine at Aiken Language Arts Festival judging
An event at USC Aiken saw middle and high school students from across Aiken County compete in public speaking and poetry. Judges praised the courage and skill of the young participants and left hopeful about the community's future.
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USC Aiken
Aiken County
USCA
Aiken Standard Staff and Contact Directory
The Aiken Standard lists key staff positions including Publisher Scott B. Hunter Editor Jeffrey B. Wallace News Director Timothy E. OBriant Production Director Phillip Yates Circulation Director Scot Newcom Business Manager Terri Cheek Managing Editor Michael W. Gibbons Classified Advertising Manager Letitia Jefferson and contact emails for each role.
Parking debates in downtown Laurens spark reader letter
Community letters compare views on a proposed two hour downtown parking restriction. Merchants worry about lost business and shoppers fear inconvenience, while some argue enforcement would curb abuses. The writer urges targeted employee parking and questions the policy’s necessity.
Mud bogging road a hazard sparks county complaint
Tony Randolph of Aiken criticizes Bridge Creek Road for becoming a mud bogging race track. He cites multiple mudding trucks, argues road upkeep is inadequate, and urges officials to pave the road before more injuries occur while noting tax payments and personal risk.
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Bridge Creek Road
Tony Randolph
Aiken
Dealing with a phantom parking problem
A reader disputes the downtown parking issue, insisting the problem is nonexistent. They claim they and others have consistently found parking on Laurens Street and adjacent streets, and state they know no one who has faced a shortage.
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Laurens
Community Letters to Aiken Standard
Readers in Aiken South Carolina share thoughts via letters to the editor. Contact details include email at letters aikenstandard.com and a fax line at 648 6052.
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Aiken, S.C
Aikenstandard.com
Antiques in the Heart of Aiken marks 11th annual event
The 11th Antiques in the Heart of Aiken at the Aiken Center for the Arts drew strong attendance and high praise. Lectures by Michael Hall and J Christopher Mitchell, 23 exhibitors, free restoration guidance, and the Sweetheart Café highlighted a well organized fundraiser run by volunteers and the staff. Barry Doss, president of the board, thanks supporters and contributors.
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Heart of Aiken
Aiken Center For the Arts
Michael Hall
J. Christopher Mitchell
Local letters praise civil discourse on city budget
Deedee Vaughters and Mayor Fred Cavanaugh publish thoughtful letters highlighting budget clarity and citizen concerns. A reader notes gaps in sports coverage, praising Kevin Kisner of Aiken who missed PGA Tour entry but now competes on the Nationwide Tour.
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Deedee Vaughters
Fred Cavanaugh
Deedee
Cavanaugh
Aiken
New Zealand
Kevin Kisner
Steve
Christy Kisner
Kisner
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