Paving Mull Street Sparks Local Taxpayer Debate
Aiken County residents question the benefit of paving Mull Street on Whiskey Road near New Ellenton. Valley Drive, 6.2 miles long with 30 plus homes, remains a rough clay road with deep drainage ditches, causing vehicle damage when transitions occur. Readers are urged to share views via Talkback or email.
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Correction: Millbrook breakfast bash photo misidentifications
In the Sunday edition the photograph for Millbrook's breakfast bash misidentified Kara Sims, a Millbrook Elementary third grader, and her father Henry. The Aiken Standard regrets the error.
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Author hosts book signing for thriller at library
Environmental lawyer Stan Barnett spoke at Aiken Public Library about his novel A Single Star, which imagines a radioactive spent fuel transport accident in Florence and a clash between South Carolina and the federal government over disposal.
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Stan Barnett's A Single Star on sale and reviews
Author Stan Barnett discusses his novel A Single Star published by Corinthian Books. About 1 500 copies remain of the 3 000 printing through last year with shop and online avenues including Barnes & Noble Augusta, Amazon, and a three copy offset at Aiken County Public Library. Pat Conroy praises the thriller as engrossing and thought provoking.
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Youth of the Year Garcia Named at South Aiken High
Michael Garcia, editor of the South Aiken High School yearbook, was named the Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce Youth of the Year. He is praised for leadership, organizational skill, and dedication, balancing publishing with community service and a future in business management.
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Sentimental realism showcased in Kathy Caudill watercolors
An exhibit of 36 watercolor paintings by Kathy Caudill opens at USC Aiken Etherredge Center. The West Virginia born, self taught artist depicts landscapes, portraits, and rural scenes in earthy tones, including a piece featuring a rescued cat and a dandelion study. The show runs until February 29 with Caudill describing her style as softer than photorealism.
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