Horses Are King in Aiken County Economy
Editorial notes the South Carolina Agriculture study showing Aiken County has 6500 horses worth 56.35 million dollars with 63.5 million in annual industry income. It highlights polo farms, equine communities, hay and feed needs, veterinary care, tack, barns and fencing as economic drivers in Thoroughbred Country.
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Aiken
Morris Island preservation gains support against development
Charleston County Council adopts a resolution opposing Morris Island development. Richard Moe of the National Trust calls the island a treasure in trouble and urges permanent protections. Colleen Condon urges cooperation among groups to safeguard the site’s African American history and Civil War legacy. The Post and Courier.
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Charleston County
Morris Island
Richard Moe
National Trust For Historic Preservation
Aiken Standard Staff Roles and Contact Details
The document lists key staff positions at the Aiken Standard including Publisher Scott B. Hunter Editor Jeffrey B. Wallace Advertising Director Arthur Zappa Business Manager Ellen Priest Internet Director Timothy O Briant Production Director Phillip Yates Circulation Director Scot Newcom Systems Manager J David Boyd and Customer Service Manager Letitia Jefferson with their email formats.
FDA Overhauls Drug Inserts For Clarity And Patient Counseling
Dr. Andrea Bussey highlights FDA changes to prescription drug inserts with easier reading layout and a new Patient Counseling Information section. The agency will email daily or weekly alerts to pharmacists and providers. Key consumer tips include correct dosing, side effects, missed dose steps, and drug food interactions.
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FDA
Aiken Chamber honors four for Greater Good awards
Four citizens Clifton Weeks Sissy Brodie Ashley Newman and Mary Calabro were named Man Woman Youth and Ambassador of the Year at the Aiken Chamber Greater Good Awards. The column applauds their community service and highlights numerous local good deeds and requests readers to share more stories of kindness.
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Clifton Weeks
Sissy Brodie
Ashley Newman
Aiken
Mary Calabro
Chamber
Aiken County
St. John’s United Methodist Church
Curt Campbell
Storm Branch Road
Wal-Mart
Gary Stooksbury
Habitat For Humanity
Sean Gerrard
Outback
South Aiken
Mike Johnson
Sheppard Blood Center
Honda Cars of
Becky Lock
Bob Hollingsworth
John Eubanks
Council On Aging
Carl Langley
Elaine van der Linden
Molly
Ann Sawyer
Dolores
Walter Kane
Mike Gibbons
Mike
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Aikenstandard
Jeff Wallace
Swallace
Letter defends Anderson Pond Road paving for Woodside development
A reader defends paving Anderson Pond Road as a 2000 voter approved project to ease congestion between Whiskey and Silver Bluff Roads. The writer credits Councilman Scott Singer for guiding the Whiskey Road Ad Hoc Committee and notes potential route changes due to new development while urging developer funding for alterations. Gary Bunker endorses Singer's integrity and advisory role on the council.
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Aiken County
Anderson Pond Road
Woodside
Scott Singer
Singer
Whiskey Road
Silver Bluff Road
Anderson Pond
Aiken County Council
Powderhouse Road
Gary Bunker
Don t Close School in New Ellenton
A New Ellenton parent urges the Board of Education to keep New Ellenton Middle School open. She cites local pride and student achievement including Adequate Yearly Progress and the SOAR program as reasons against closing the school.
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New Ellenton
New Ellenton Middle School
Board of Education
NEMS
Terrie P. Stephenson
Don't judge a book by its cover and disability views
A letter expresses offense at judging handicapped people by appearance. The writer recalls a disabling condition, mentions parking in a handicap space in Cincinnati, and recounts vandalism after a taunt. The piece cites Ann Landers on judging by looks and ends with a personal sign-off.
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Cincinnati
Ann Landers
F. L. Wilson Wagener
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