Voices quotes reveal tension across crime, education, and sports
Series of quotes from diverse figures touches on mercy in a criminal case, school bus funding crisis, animal relocation, golf near misses in a major title, return to education, Confederate veterans activism, domestic violence prosecutions, a deadly fire, firefighter deaths, medical marijuana stance, and tax pressure on schools.
Aitken Standard Staff and Editorial Leadership
The sheet lists key staff members at the Aitken Standard including publisher Scott B Hunter editor Jeffrey B Wallace business manager Ellen C Priest circulation director Garth R Groshans managing editor Timothy E O Briant pressroom supervisor James R Bennett Jr systems manager J David Boyd with positions across publishing operations.
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Jeffrey B. Wallace
Ellen C
My Folly Beach trip anchors pride in South Carolina’s beauty
In a letter styled reminiscence the author praises South Carolina’s diverse landscapes from mountains to lowcountry. He recalls annual Folly Beach visits with family, describes the island’s housing, beaches, and a walk to Morris Island lighthouse, and notes birdwatching highlights including an American oystercatcher and osprey.
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Folly Beach
Barrier Islands
Carolina
Folly
Aiken
Ocean View
Coast Guard
Morris Island
Chris
U.S
South Carolina
WSRC honors five volunteers for community service impact
Westinghouse Savannah River Company recognizes five employees for outstanding volunteer work across Barnwell New Ellenton Augusta Aiken Hephzibah for causes from coaching and leadership to dog guides and literacy. Recipients include William Dixon Jr Nancy Knowles James Luhring Peggy Pollock and Gwendolyn Watts for their long running service in schools youth groups and community organizations.
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Westinghouse
Savannah River Company
SRS
WSRC
William Dixon Jr
Barnwell High School
BHS
Warhorse Club
Bill
Barnwell
Nancy Knowles
New Ellenton
Leader Dogs For the Blind
S.C. Independent Living Council
Aiken County
S.C. Commission For the Blind
Aiken Lions Club
James Luhring
Augusta
Boy Scouts of America
Council
Order of the Arrow Lodge
Csra Science Fair
Salvation Army
Evans High School
Habitat For Humanity
Golden Harvest Food Bank
March of Dimes
Peggy Pollock
Aiken
Help Line
United Way Helpline
Peggy
Indian Grove Missionary Baptist Church
Gwen
Savannah River
Public Safety Concerns Raise Traffic and Permit Issues
A letter complains about police presence at minor incidents while urging focus on serious crimes. It cites red light runners on Whiskey Road and Pine Log Road, a garage sale permit enforcement, and thanks responders for a June rollover on Coleman Bridge Road. The writer urges seatbelt use and criticizes patrol priorities.
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Whiskey Road
Pine Log Road
Brandy Road
Pine Log
Brandy
Aiken
Tom Abbott Sr
CSRA
Aiken County
Medical College of Georgia
S.C. Highway Patrol
Heather Graham
Coleman Bridge Road
Redina
Silas
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Lawrence J. Perea II
James R. Barber III
Perea
State Education Department
Inez Tenenbaum
John Davis
Riverbanks Zoo
Chicago
Columbia
Ernie Els
Retief Goosen
Mark Brooks
Goosen
Kentucky
Clemson
Greg Buckner
Henry Kidd
Virginia Sons of Confederate Veterans
San Diego
Calif
Gael Strack
Savannah Fire Department
Tony Faust
Cleavon Wills
New York City
Jimmy Hara
Los Angeles
American Medical Association
Gaston-Swansea
Frank Vail
Aitken Standard
Scott B. Hunter
Garth R. Groshans
Timothy E. O’briant
James R. Bennett Jr
Systems Manager
J. David Boyd
Wallace
Joe Buggy
Savannah River Co