Editorial Deputies risk lives to stop dawn robbery
The Aiken County incident sees Deputy Larry Cleveland wounded but the suspect Rodney Hamilton Jr. killed, while Deputy Michael Goodwin and Clerk Sherry Doe are praised for alert actions. The community thanks the deputies and hopes for a quick recovery.
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Aiken Standard Staff and Contact Details
The Aiken Standard lists its publishing team led by Publisher Scott B. Hunter and Editor Jeffrey B. Wallace with department heads for Advertising, News, Production, Circulation, Business, and Managing Editor. Includes contact lines for key personnel and department roles.
Letters to the editor urge local shopping and policy shifts
The letter writers push Aiken County to value retirees by shopping locally and suggest changes such as midday Sunday openings and relaxing Sunday alcohol rules. They thank ACTS volunteers for Icicle Ball fundraising aiding the hungry, and share a personal note about a positive interaction with ADPS firefighters who welcomed the writer’s child.
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Icicle Ball Aims to Aid ACTS Food Programs
The first ACTS Icicle Ball on January 17 raised funds for ACTS food programs. Newberry Hall hosted dinner and dancing by the Southern Nights Band with food by Newberry Hall. Sponsors included GlaxoSmithKline Kimberly Clark Savannah River Nuclear Solutions Thrivent Financial and others.
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Thrivent Financial
Lutherans
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Edgefield
Stewart Builders
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Alco Valve Manufacturing
Bridgestone
Firestone
Dogwood Stable
Jim Hanna
First Citizens Bank
Betty Ryberg
Cindy Amerine
Flo Holford
Linda Poulson
Marsha Quinn
Beth Barkhall
Judy Clements
Lang Entrekin
Connie Henrich
Jane Keisler
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Thanking Local Service Teams For Professional Help
Harvey Kinder Aiken expresses gratitude to John Owens and Benjamin Franklin Plumbing along with Lee Boylston and Holley Heating and AC for prompt aid during a stressful cold spell. Theodore Randall Nick and Mr. Simpson aided professionally, turning a potential mess into a positive outcome. The writer pledges continued patronage and recommends these local businesses.
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Boy Receives Royal Treatment in Aiken Public Safety Stop
Aiken native recounts a positive encounter with the Aiken Department of Public Safety this Friday while escorting his 2 year old son. The experience highlighted community care and local safety practices in Aiken.
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Turn signals urge drivers to use them for safety
A reader urges mandatory turn signal use by all motorists arguing it prevents accidents and upholds law. The piece criticizes public officials for neglecting signals and stresses consideration for others on busy roads.
Citizen Voices Support for Local Hospitals and City Traffic Concerns
A letter from W Cothran Campbell urges Aiken City Council and Aiken County Council to back local medical care at Aiken Regional Medical Centers and oppose introducing a University Hospital physicians office building. He also addresses traffic issues on Richland Avenue and calls for law compliance on the Highway 1 junk yard and parking restrictions.
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Unite Christians Now Against Dispensationalist Silence
Gienda Windham Wagener urges Christians to unite against dispensationalism which she says shifts focus from Christ and his kingdom to Israel. She argues the church should oppose abortion, remove children from government schools, demand male spiritual leadership, and reassert a biblical, active role in politics.
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