Builders Blitz Delivers Habitat Home In Four Days
The Home Builders Association of Aiken County completed a Habitat for Humanity house in four days beginning June 7. Olivia Rouse and her children accepted the keys last Friday after 55 companies and numerous volunteers built the home in the week long effort. The five year blitz program partners Habitat with builders, suppliers and sponsors to provide affordable homes in Aiken County.
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Aiken Standard staffing and contact listing
Publisher Scott B. Hunter Editor Jeffrey B. Wallace Advertising Director Arthur T. Zappa News Director Timothy E. O Briant Production Director Phillip Yates Circulation Director Scot Newcom Business Manager Terri Cheek Managing Editor Michael W. Gibbons Classified Advertising Manager Letitia Jefferson with contact emails and department roles.
South Carolina GOP runoff for Lieutenant Governor
Republican candidate Ken Ard argues to cut government growth and wasteful spending and to build a pro business economy in a June 22 Republican runoff for Lieutenant Governor. He emphasizes reducing federal overreach and overhauling the tax structure while pledging diligence and hard work.
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Republican primary runoff set for Tuesday in South Carolina
The Republican primary runoff will be held Tuesday June 22 at voting sites across South Carolina. Voters who cast ballots in the Republican primary or who did not participate in the Democratic primary may vote in the runoff. Polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Contact details for letters to the editor are provided.
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Stand for freedom South Carolina reformer runs for state office
A conservative columnist, inspired by DeMint and Reagan, declares a bid to roll back government growth in South Carolina. He targets earmarks and welfare, pledging to fix state waste with outsider leadership and a government limited by constitutional principles. He aspires to a "Shining City on a Hill" role for the state.
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Aiken residents reflect on facility referendum and local leaders
Letters praise community involvement in school improvements while noting the bond failed. Beth Everitt outlines five year facility plans and cost saving measures. The second letter endorses Jeff Duncan for Congress, highlighting his leadership and SRS advocacy.
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Republicans rally behind Loftis and Haley for state offices
The message urges turnout and support for Nikki Haley as Governor with plans for transparency term limits and financial disclosures. It also backs Bill Connor for Lieutenant Governor Alan Wilson for Attorney General and Jeff Duncan for Congress, urging concerted effort to remind others to vote on Tuesday.
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