Wal Mart opposition letter stirs local debate in Aiken
A reader argues against a new Wal Mart in Aiken citing damage to small businesses, tax breaks, and out-of-area profits. The letter claims benefits from a Westside store include reduced Southside traffic and 300 new jobs, urging growth over caution.
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Aiken
Tribute to Andrea Minolto for leadership at Jackson Middle School
The note thanks Andrea Minolto of Jackson Middle School for her dedication amid a challenging School Board meeting. It commends her for supporting the principal, school, and community and for prioritizing student teaching.
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Andrea Minolto
Jackson Middle School
Wal Mart guidelines urged for north side store in Aiken
Readers urge city officials to require Wal Mart to improve exterior aesthetics for the new north side store in Aiken. They compare to Hilton Head and say a nicer building would enhance first impressions from Augusta. Call Talkback or email comments. names not required.
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Aiken
Hilton Head
Augusta
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HONK! opens with VIP preview at Aiken theater
The Aiken Community Playhouse presents HONK! with a VIP sneak preview for children from Family Connection, Children's Place, Tri-Development Center and Helping Hands. The production runs 8 p.m. tonight and March 23-25, 30-31 and April 1 with 3 p.m. Sunday shows. Tickets at the Playhouse box office 648-1438.
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HONK
Family Connection
Children’s Place
Tri-Development Center
Helping Hands
V.I.P
Aiken Community Playhouse
Washington Center For the Performing Arts
Heather Yeh
Aiken
Carrie Myers
Drake
Ida
Jennifer Cudworth Greer
Thurmond Whatley
Playhouse Board
Per
Formance
Aiken Junior Woman’s Club
The
Playhouse
Suzanne Stone
Sstone
Aikenstandard.com
Eighth graders chart early career paths under EEDA pilot
Eighth graders at LBC and Leavelle McCampbell middle schools begin career focus under the Education and Economic Development Act pilot with Midland Valley High School. Students will declare a major from 16 career clusters by sophomore year, taking four classes to meet requirements while parents join guidance sessions to plan coursework.
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Hannah Adkinson
LBC
Hannah
Midland Valley High School
Leavelle McCampbell
S.C. General Assembly
Area 3
Midland Valley
SEC
Sandra Herrick
Jan Adkinson
Adkinson
Herrick
Troy Nobles
Nobles
Maria Barrelles
Miguel
Deidre Mack
Contessa
Mack
Rob Novit
Rnovit
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Betty Gallman
Aiken Standard Publisher Contact and Circulation Dates
Public notice describes the Aiken Standard publisher responsibilities and contact details for Scott B. Hunter. It lists mailing and subscription information, rate cards, EZ Pay lines, and delivery dates for Sunday Plus subscribers across 2006 dates.
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Scott B. Hunter
Shunter
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City of Character of March is Tolerance Winning Numbers
Wednesday's lottery results list Pick 3 Midday 2 7 5 Pick 4 Midday 7 3 4 4 Pick 3 Evening 4 0 9 Pick 4 Evening 2 5 5 4 Carolina Five 25 35 30 19 12 Multiplier 2 Powerball 45 38 23 22 18 Powerball 31 Powerplay 2 Cash 3 Midday 4 5 6 Cash 4 Midday 0 1 8 0 Cash 3 Evening 4 3 2 Win for Life 15 32 7 5 37 25 Free Ball 22 Cash 4 Evening and Fantasy 5 not available at presstime Check Friday's Aiken Standard for the numbers.
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Aiken County Council Ends Busy Session With Deals
Aiken County Council agreed to a confidentiality pact with UHS-Pruitt Corporation over the Mattie C. Hall sale amid a prior 8-1 June 21, 2005 vote. National HealthCare claims right of first refusal and filed suit August 2, 2005 for declaratory judgment and specific performance. The panel also approved a lease with option to buy the Teledyne Building and extended the Kalmia building lease.
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Aiken
Uhs-Pruitt
Willar Hightower
National HealthCare
NHC
Aiken County
Mattie C. Hall
Court of Common Pleas
Second Judicial Court
National HealthCare Corporation
Teledyne
Verenes
Eddie Butler
Chuck Smith
Kalmia
Smith
Aiken After Hours Event Dated April 20 Downtown
Aiken After Hours will be held Thursday April 20 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Downtown Aiken’s visual arts galleries studios and businesses. For information call 641-9094 649-2271 or visit downtownaiken.net.
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