WSRC president announces retirement at SRS
Westinghouse Savannah River Company president Joe Buggy will retire on Aug 1 after 34 years with Westinghouse, 10 of them at SRS in Aiken. He cites contract extension and budget as factors and plans to stay in Aiken with his wife. Buggy will continue voluntary work with United Way and the local education council.
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United Way launches new Aiken County campaign theme
The United Way of Aiken County unveils a campaign with the slogan Many hands united hearts led by Dr. Connie Pritchard. The drive seeks a $2,712,000 goal, $992,000 above the prior year, supported by Dan Wood of Westinghouse Savannah River Site and William Price, retired from Aiken County schools, with many volunteers to follow in the fall.
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Giten Standard Hires New Editorial Team Members
A local newspaper announces new staff additions including editor Scott Hunter, associate Jeffrey Wallace, business manager Ellen Priest, circulation director Garth Groshans, and managing editor Timothy O Briant, with James Bennett and David Boyd listed among the team.
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Pearl Harbor profits over honor in Disney cut critique
SIL OWEN argues Disney edited Pearl Harbor for Japanese audiences to soften anti Japanese rhetoric and remove a spy scene. The author condemns profits over truth, cites brutal WWII Japanese conduct, questions historical portrayal, and urges accountability from Disney and educators.
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Waiting for doctors and the waiting room frustration
A letter complains about excessive wait times and doctors scheduling three appointments at the same hour. The writer urges better staff communication and timely notification of emergencies, and calls for patients to walk out to push for changes.
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Augusta
Arts Smarts camp earns high marks from parent in Aiken
A parent praises the Arts Smarts Summer Art Camp at the Aiken Center for the Arts for a week of creative sessions. Director Brenda Sleasman and staff receive thanks for engaging activities, friendly volunteers, and well organized portfolios and showpieces.
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Aiken Standard invites Letters to the Editor guidance
The Aiken Standard requests brief letters with signature mailing address and daytime and home phone numbers for verification. Letters may be edited and condensed and should be sent to Letters to the Editor PO Box 456 Aiken SC 29802 or by email at swallace aikenstandard.com or by fax to 803 648 6052.
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