Aiken officer resigns amid federal suit over social media posts
An Aiken Department of Public Safety corporal named in a federal lawsuit resigned Wednesday after an internal review of his Facebook posts. Chief Charles Barranco confirmed Master Corp. Chris Medlin’s abrupt exit and noted his 20 years with the agency.
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Downtown Aiken residents push for a parking garage
During two Thursday workshops on Aiken 2016 Comprehensive Plan public review, residents urged downtown parking relief. Business owner Phillip Jordan blamed too few spaces and crowded blocks, proposing valet service while cautioning against losing customers to the south side. Josef Jacobson emphasized balancing growth with preserving the city’s character.
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Area Deaths List Warrenville Graniteville Aiken
Obituary notices list W W Dick Starkie of Wagoner James Baldwin Way Warrenville Sylvia B Ray of Graniteville and Donald Elmer Carr of Aiken among recent deaths. Funeral details follow in the 6A Deaths and Funerals section.
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Trump vows to restore safety and curb immigration at GOP rally
Donald Trump, 71, pledged to revive safety and fight for average Americans at the Cleveland convention finale. He attacked Hillary Clinton, blamed immigration for danger, and said traditional politics failed to fix the nation’s crises as he accepted the Republican nomination.
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Jane Page Thompson joins angry delegation over Cruz speech
Aiken activist Jane Page Thompson joined a crowd of delegates expressing disappointment after Sen. Ted Cruz spoke Wednesday night. The scene on Page 2A highlights local reaction during the event.
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Co-Chairman Weighs In On Trump Convention Plans
The campaign co-chairman comments on strategies for the upcoming convention, outlining priorities, messaging, and outreach. He stresses unity within the campaign and readiness to present the candidate’s agenda to delegates and voters.
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Online Extended GOP Convention Coverage
Aiken Standard offers extended online coverage of the GOP convention with updates, analysis, and reader engagement hosted on www.aikenstandard.com. The article highlights key speakers, party positions, and anticipated outcomes for delegates.
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