Residents rally against hotel plan in Hunter's Glen meetings
Letters describe three public meetings about a proposed hotel conference center along Whiskey Road. Neighbors cite traffic studies, road wear, water service disputes between the City of Aiken and Carolina Water Service, and concerns over zoning approvals and neighborhood impact ahead of August hearings.
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Hunter's Glen
Southwinds Church
Hunter’s Glen
Country Inn and Suites
Carolina Water Services
Aiken City
City of
Aiken
Carolina Water Service
Whiskey Road
Southmeadows
Paramour Hills
Talatha Church Road
County Planning and Zoning Commission
County Council
Exeter
College Acres
Chukker Creek
Plantation South
Hunter’s Glen Drive
Exit exam results show small gains in Aiken County
Editorial notes Aiken County high schools surpass state pass rate for all three exam sections 72.3 percent vs 69.1 percent while warning that the gap has narrowed over three years. It urges improving 10th grade preparation and emphasizes shared responsibility among parents and students for exam readiness and academic progress.
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Aiken County
South Carolina
Aiken Standard Staff and Leadership List
The Aiken Standard announces its leadership team with Publisher Scott B. Hunter Editor Jeffrey B. Wallace Advertising Director Art Zappa Business Manager Ellen C. Priest Circulation Director Garth R. Groshans Managing Editor Timothy E. O Briant Pressroom Supervisor James R. Bennett Jr J. David Boyd.
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James R. Bennett Jr
Call to remove Confederate monuments in Aiken
A letter argues for removing downtown Confederate monuments from Aiken City and County. The writer condemns the flags and SCV idolization as racist remnants of Jim Crow and slavery, urging a public vote on removal to honor social justice and African American citizens.
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Aiken
Sons of Confederate Veterans
Cliff Tennent
SCV
America
Aiken City
Aiken County
Letters to the Editor Instructions at Aiken Standard
Readers are urged to keep letters brief and include signature mailing address daytime and home phone numbers for verification. Letters should be addressed to Letters to the Editor Aiken Standard P O Box 456 Aiken SC 29802 Send email to swallace aikenstandard.com Fax to 803 648 6052.
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Aiken Standard
P.O
Aiken
S.C
Swallace
Aikenstandard.com
What God Wants From Us In A Broken World
A meditation on what God desires from humanity beyond mere worship. It argues that God wills a relationship of love, ethical living, care for the vulnerable, and social healing. The piece cites scripture, Jesus’ teachings, and a story from Dr. Karl Menninger to illuminate the path to fullness of humanity by following Christ.
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Sherman
Jane
God
Christ
Jesus
Karl Menninger
Louvre
Paris
Menninger
Dr. Menninger
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Fred Cavanaugh
Greg Zymac
Mike Graham
Scott B. Hunter
Jeffrey B. Wallace
Art Zappa
Ellen C. Priest
Garth R. Groshans
Timothy E. O’briant
J. David Boyd
Confederacy
Eugene
Rose
Andrea
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