Holiday Choice Sparks Racial Tension at Westinghouse
Readers weigh in on a proposed holiday clash between Presidents Day and Martin Luther King Jr. at Westinghouse, questioning potential divides among workers and the broader impact on workplace unity.
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South Carolina must pursue revenue boosts alongside cuts
Readers urge state leaders to treat government like a business by pursuing revenue enhancements, not just spending cuts. Call the Talkback hotline at (803) 648-2508 or email editorial aikenstandard com with brief comments. Names will not be published.
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Driver injured when Navigator crushed between two semis
Brenda Webb of North Augusta was taken to MCG with moderate injuries after her Lincoln Navigator was squeezed between two tractor trailers at Highway 25 and Ascauga Lake Road. Truck driver Lovett Lester Quick, from Waynesboro, Ga., was cited for following too closely.
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South Aiken high principal search may name leader by Aug 5
District officials report a screening committee will interview applicants today and forward finalists to Superintendent Linda Eldridge. The board will consider the district’s recommendation at the Aug 5 meeting, seeking input from teachers and parents on desired leadership traits.
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Docents Help Run Aiken Hall of Fame for Thoroughbred History
Lisa Hall says docents keep the Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame in Aiken open and accessible. About a dozen volunteers train monthly to give tours, answer questions, and manage opening and closing, with expanded hours eyed to attract school and church groups. Call 642-7650 to join training scheduled August 11 at 10 a.m.
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Speed buggy lowers speeds on Georgia Avenue in North Augusta
North Augusta Public Safety placed a speed device on Georgia Avenue to curb speeding in 30 and 35 mph zones. Violations reached 92 mph with 35 citations on July 24 and 205 the next day. Officers cited speeding and related offenses while residents praised the effort and Chief Lee Wetherington invited input on placement and continued traffic safety.
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