Aiken County concerns and public issues prompt reader Talkback
Readers vent about media in the Middle East, taxes and fire fees, EMS raises, jail funding, sheriff pay, correction staff wages, and old church bricks. They urge transparency on salaries and question use of fire and tax dollars while inviting comments to the Aiken Standard Talkback hotline and email.
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Windsor
Town meetings at USC Aiken help Graniteville evacuees
Displaced Graniteville residents attend a series of town meetings at USC Aiken Etherredge Center starting tonight at 5 6:30 and 8 30 p m coordinated by the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation The meetings aim to provide information and on site counseling with officials including Sheriff Mike Hunt and crisis counselors while avoiding media presence. Additional sessions will be scheduled as needed to address ongoing stress from the Friday train crash and chlorine leaks.
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Aiken County
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Foundation
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Byrd
Midland Valley
Warrenville
Freedman Parenting Center
Aiken County Career and Technology Center
Aiken Technical College
Susan Graham
Mike Hunt
Aiken
Linda Eldridge
Gayle Lofgren
Lofgren
Gallman
Pitts
Aiken Standard Seeks Stories On Graniteville Derailment
Readers are invited to share photos and accounts of the Graniteville downtown derailment that killed nine, injured hundreds and displaced over five thousand. Provide coping experiences, observations and impacts via email at editorial aiken standard com or mail to Aiken Standard 326 Rutland Drive Aiken SC 29801 or call (803) 648 2311 ext 279.
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Aiken County mobilizes aid after Gran iteville disaster
Red Cross volunteers report strong local giving at First Presbyterian Church with snacks drinks and clothing donated for Gran iteville evacuees at USC Aiken shelter. Donors include Walmart Dollar General and Goodwill while ACTS and Salvation Army prepare long term help and needs shift from food to replacements once crisis eased.
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Graniteville
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Whiskey Road
Goodwill Store
Lucille Dean
Usc Aiken
Salvation Army
David Bogovich
Domino’s
Wife Saver
Bi-Lo
Kroger
Sam’s Club
Pizza Hut AB Beverage Company
Richland Avenue
ACTS
Six Aiken County schools to stay closed after Graniteville incident
Six Aiken County public schools will remain closed through at least Tuesday following the Graniteville train derailment and chlorine leak. Officials cite displacement, safety testing, and the need to assess air and surfaces before reopening any facilities.
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Aiken County
Graniteville
Bill Gallman
Department of Health and Environmental Control
Gallman
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