Aiken Considers Whiskey Road Annexation for Traffic Control
City officials weigh annexing Whiskey Road to Talatha Church Road to gain traffic signal coordination and law enforcement. Proponents say the move could ease congestion from Pine Log Road to beyond Aiken Mall and better serve the Southside businesses and homes.
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Knights Stand Alone in March Madness at ATC
The Aiken Technical College Knights remain the lone local team in March action after winning the NJCAA Region 10 conference title. Coach Bruce Capers leads ATC into the District 3 junior college tournament in Maryland as they chase continued basketball tradition and memorable moments for the players.
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Aiken Standard Staff Directory Notes Declared
The Aiken Standard lists staff roles with publishers editors and managers. Names and contact emails are provided for positions including publisher editor advertising director business manager production director circulation director systems manager and customer service manager.
Letters on zoning change and community survey in Aiken
Residents organize a Citizens Committee after a proposed 329 parcel rezoning from RD RUD and RC to RHS. The committee plans a mailed survey to affected property owners, soliciting density and allowable uses with a March 17 deadline and a recommendation to Aiken County Councilman Scott Singer.
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Don’t disparage Muslim religion in editorial letter
Lester Welch of Aiken argues March 1 that Christian claims about Jesus should be open to scrutiny but warns against applying Christian debates to Muhammad. He notes Muslims do not view Muhammad as divine or resurrection worthy and cautions that mixing them fuels intolerance.
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Letter to Editor on Special Education and Classroom Discipline
A reader argues that too many discipline issues come from students classified as special education and calls for removing behavior problems to separate facilities. The letter urges contacting school board members to improve safety and scores, naming Robert Snell Jr. as the author.
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Two-Year College Benefits Highlighted by ATC Leader
Tomorrow column features Aiken Technical College President Dr. Susan Winsor explaining reasons for pursuing higher education at a two-year institution. Letter to the editor notes a Ridge Spring Monetta Elementary dispute after a parent's published remarks.
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Dr. Fred Andrea advises on midlife spiritual crises
Columnist Dr. Fred Andrea shares guidance for midlife spiritual struggles. He suggests practical steps to reframe purpose, cultivate renewal, and seek community support to navigate personal transitions with faith.
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