Dean column considers gay marriage issue and reader letters
A poorly formed reader submission mix includes Howard Dean's gay marriage critique, a report of a stray dog and humane concerns, political jab at George W Bush and Hillary Clinton, plus several local reader notes. The piece ends urging readers to send comments to the Aiken Standard Talkback line and email.
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Spec building draws potential buyers to Willow Run Park
A 30,000 square foot speculative building in Willow Run Industrial Park has drawn interest from two potential buyers. The Eco nomic Development Partnership of Aiken and Edgefield counties handles visits, with sale details to be released after purchase. The $750,000 structure funded by Aiken 20/20 and SCANA grants can double in size if needed, and sits along Beaufort Street with future site plans in the park.
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Aiken
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Beaufort Street
Hampton Avenue
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Teens Restore Homes Through Citywide Service in Aiken
About 30 students and adults took part in Home Works week long projects in Aiken. They renovated five homes including Elmira Meyers residence on Kershaw Street while living at St Mary Help of Christians Church. Organizers noted the effort enhances the community and strengthens Christian fellowship.
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South Aiken High School
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Chip Horton
Kershaw Street
Bair
Learning Channel
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Mark
Johns Island
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Columbia Highway
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Red Cross babysitting class teaches responsibility
Aiken County Red Cross training session guides teens on safety, interviewing parents, and handling tricky situations. Elizabeth Loveland, 12, aims to gain CPR and first aid certification plus leadership skills. The second part of the program is planned for next Saturday.
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Aiken County
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Daphene Butler
Augusta
Butler
Cassandra Luttrall
Kennedy Middle School
Alex
Cassandra
Elizabeth
Gayle Loveland
Loveland
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Jennifer Slauson
Celebrating Conservation event slated by Coastal Conservation Association
The Coastal Conservation Association of South Carolina plans a Celebrating Conservation event on Thursday July 29 at the North Augusta Community Center 495 Brookside Ave. Tickets cost 50 dollars for individuals and 75 dollars for couples. For tickets call 706 373 0808 or 803 865 4164. The Aiken County Taxpayers Association meets Thursday Aug 5 at 7 p.m. in the County Council Chambers 736 Richland Ave. For more information call 652 0923 or 648 3661.
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South Carolina
North Augusta Community Center
Brookside Ave
Aiken County Taxpayers Association
County Council Chambers
Richland Ave
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