Crosland Park Gets a Hand Up to Revitalize Aiken Neighborhood
Aiken launches a multi‑year effort with churches Habitat for Humanity and local groups to renovate Crosland Park, a 500‑home area once home to Savannah River Site workers. The public private approach aims to curb neglect, improve housing, and revive the community culture following Toole Hill’s model.
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S.C. native earns spot in Cooperstown for Rice Hall of Fame
The piece recalls Jim Rice, a South Carolina native and star for the Red Sox, who in 1978 hit 46 homers and 139 RBIs with a .315 average. It notes Rice’s 382 career homers and 1,451 RBIs, leading to his election to the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, marking a peak end to a stellar 16-year career.
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Aiken Standard Staff Roles Prompt Public Notice
The Aiken Standard lists key staff positions including Publisher Scott B. Hunter Editor Jeffrey B. Wallace Advertising Director Arthur T. Zappa News Director Timothy E. O Briant Production Director Phillip Yates Circulation Director Scot Newcom Business Manager Terri Cheek Managing Editor Michael W. Gibbons Customer Service Manager Letitia Jefferson.
Reader letter praises Keith Chandler and urges local shop support
A former teacher recalls Keith Chandler reading I Have a Dream at an early age and lauds his family values. The letter urges Wagener-Salley and Aiken residents to shop locally, support downtown business, and acknowledges local sponsors and media coverage of Landin's story.
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Media critique decries bias and loss of credibility
A January letter argues national media lost objectivity during the Obama campaign. It laments era reporters like Murrow Cronkite Sevareid and says modern news readers prioritize ratings over reporting.
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Edward R. Murrow
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Fourth Estate
Landin Family Grateful for Support During Miracle
The Landin family expresses gratitude to everyone who supported Landin's Miracle through gifts, donations, and kind words. Volunteers who spent hours coordinating events and caring for Sandin are thanked for their spiritual and emotional blessing.
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I Saw Barack Obama Sworn In A Landmark American Moment
An observer from Aiken County reflects on January 20 2009 as a historic day for America. The author praises President Obama praising his family and leadership urging citizens to turn hopeful energy into action in their communities and neighborhoods.
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Inaugural Ball quotes on power and dissent
Barack Obama addresses corrupt power and silencing dissent, promising a helpful hand if foes unclench. Joe Biden jokes about dancing with his wife at the Commander in Chief Inaugural Ball, reflecting lighter moments of the event.
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