Local pastors urge stand against racial injustice
Local religious leaders respond to George Floyd death noting inequality persists nationwide. Rev Paul Bush, president of the Concerned Ministers Fellowship, says injustices are increasingly documented. Rev Westley Guyton and Rev Grant Wiseman weigh in on church roles in addressing systemic bias.
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City to address injustice at press conference today
Quote from Guyton about Floyd's death highlights the struggle to watch videos showing the final minutes of his life as a white officer's knee pressed Floydan's neck. Pastors’ perspectives featured on page 7A.
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County OKs sale of old Aiken County Hospital
Aiken County Council approved a ordinance authorizing the sale of the old Aiken County Hospital to 828 Richland Avenue Associates LLC led by Al Saad and Charles Soiall. The 9-0 vote from seven in person and two by phone sets terms at 1.15 million dollars for the hospital and 933 acres on Richland Avenue West. The plan also calls for housing or mixed use development subject to feasibility, with a 180 day due diligence period and potential contract in the next weeks, likely no funds in the current fiscal year.
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Black Lives Matter chapter plans Saturday protest in Aiken
Aiken group formed to protest police brutality met with over 20 participants on Tuesday to craft signs for an upcoming event at the Hodell Weeks Activities Center. Local police attended to discuss concerns as the group presses for change while stressing peaceful action.
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Black Lives Matter Protest Planned After Pam Saturday
Protest set for Saturday at Odell Weeks Activities Center 17001 Whiskey Road with ADPS saying officers must be held accountable. Attendees invited to make posters and flyers for the event as community awareness and understanding are urged to grow.
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Protests Sweep U S as Trump Demands Guard Crackdown
Demonstrations spread nationwide after George Floyd death as President Trump urged New York to mobilize the National Guard to quell violence. Protests continued past curfews in major cities including New York, Los Angeles, Houston, and Orlando with clashes and a few injuries reported.
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