New Ellenton Chief Investigation Prompted by Misconduct Claims
The article notes the New Ellenton chief was investigated for misconduct. It compares Pete Rose to drug use in baseball and questions Hank Aaron’s stance. It discusses St Mary Black basketball, praising a young scorer amid longstanding team success without relying on a single player. It also mentions Valentine’s Day praise for Family Pharmacy Group and a call for Native American history month and a local museum in Aiken.
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St. Mary’s
St. Mary
Aiken
New Ellenton Council OKs New Streets Truck
At a council meeting in New Ellenton a majority approved purchasing a new truck for the streets and roads department. The decision will not improve efficiency according to critics.
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New Ellenton
Streets and Roads Department
New Ellenton residents critique council truck gift and debris work
A reader questions why four council members McDuffie Causey Williams and Sanders voted to supply Streets and Roads with a new pickup while debris pickup remains slow after ice storms. The letter urges residents to clean house in March and calls for accountability and action. Readers may share comments via Talkback hotline or email.
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New Ellenton
McDuffie
Causey
Williams
Sanders
Ellenton
Aiken Middle edges Kennedy in regional MATHCOUNTS
In a regional MATHCOUNTS contest at Aiken Technical College, Aiken Middle School won team first with Jordan Carroll and Paige Catotti leading individuals. After a scoring correction, Aiken claimed the top spot by a narrow margin over Kennedy, altering state qualification and ending Schofield Middle School’s bid.
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Aiken Middle School
Kennedy Middle School
Paige Catotti
Kennedy
Aiken Technical College
Jeff Pike
Aiken
S.C. Society of Professional Engineers
Schofield
Columbia
Aiken Middle
Jordan Carroll
Paige
Andrew Powell
Daniel Ray
St. Mary Help of Christians
Pike
Jordan
Josh Boersler
Kayla Harris
Martin Mason
Olivia McNeill
Nikki Powell
Trey Simpson
Andrew
Burns Hudson
Eddie Newman
Mike Lambert
Rob Novit
Paige Cotton
Humor and history lesson boost at East Aiken Elementary
Greensboro performer Ron Johnson used humor and song to teach black history at East Aiken Elementary. He illustrated resilience through Stevie Wonder and Garrett Morgan stories while stressing self esteem to deter alcohol and drugs.
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Ron Johnson
East Aiken
Amy Gregory
Johnson
Ron Harrison
Dianne Polk
Harrison
Polk
Greensboro
Stevie
Garrett Morgan
Rob Novit
Movit
Aikenstandard.com
Kids Closet Consignment to Close in Aiken After Seven Years
Tammy Johnson, owner of Kids Closet Consignment at 3102 Whiskey Road, will close the shop citing competition from winter sales and personal reasons. consignors must contact the store by February 25 to arrange items, with post-24 donations. Contact John Moore at jmoore@aikenstandard.com or call 648-3404 for details.
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Aikenstandard
Aiken
Kids Closet
Tammy Johnson
Johnson
PTO
Chukker Creek
Whiskey Road
John Moore
Jmoore
Kids
Wagener to dedicate Busbee and Corbett schools Tuesday
Aiken County Board of Education plans a 6 p.m. dedication at Busbee Elementary and A. L. Corbett Middle School, with a 7 p.m. board meeting to follow at the sites. The event honors the new facilities and auditorium naming for the late J.O. Brown, with student performances and tours.
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Aiken
Busbee
Corbett
J.O. Brown
John Brown
Wagener
Laurence
Linda Eldridge
Eldridge
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Sierra Simpkins
Floyd Ggreen
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