Hoop dreams rise in Aiken church basketball program
Editorial praises Aiken Youth Church Basketball Program for over 1,600 participants ages 6 to 18 across 152 teams. It highlights volunteer church coaches, emphasis on fun over scores, training for coaches, and the goal of healthy lifestyles, noting basketball’s American roots and broad community support.
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Aiken
Aiken County
D.J. Barnhill
Ms. Barnhill
James A
Naismith
International Ymca Training School
Springfield College
Springfield
Mass
GALEF boosts degrees in public education investment
GALEF enhances K 12 outcomes in Aiken County by funding reading programs technology kits and architecture CAD curricula at Area One schools. The foundation supports teacher training reading specialists and arts programs while expanding internet access and GED completion through partnerships with United Way and local districts.
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South Carolina
South
Carlina
University of South Carolina At
Als
Aiken County
Aiken
City of
Greater Aiken
GALEF
Area One
South Aiken
J.D. Lever
East Aiken
Galef Challenge
North Aiken
J.d.tever
Pinecrest Family Literacy Center
United Way of
Litter plague haunts Aiken County roads and city pride
A letter writer laments pervasive trash along U S 1 and roadsides into Aiken County. He cites Adopt-A-Highway efforts, Houndslake Corporation cleanups, and costly litter removal, urging stricter enforcement, better signage, and community pride to deter future dumping. He notes outreach to officials and demands action from law enforcement and the DOT.
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Aiken County
U.S. 1
State Line
Augusta
Aiken
South Carolina
Houndslake Corporation
Blockbuster
Foxchase
Cavanaugh
Chamber of Commerce
David Beasley
Waiting for Saddam Ends With No Clear Plan
Bill Thompson argues that the UN inspections in Iraq under Saddam Hussein have stalled as Saddam blocks access and the United States, under Clinton, delays decisive action. He urges firm leadership and a final warning before renewed bombing to compel compliance.
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Gunton
United Nations
Saddam Hussein
Clinton
UN Security Council
Iraq
Saddam
Security Council
United States
Baghdad
America
George Bush
International Coalition
Kuwait
Bush
Yogi Berra
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Diane Mangiante
Tom Clark
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Bill Thompson
Knight-Ridder Service
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