Bicyclist Killed Near New Ellenton In S C 19 Crash
A Richmond Virginia man, 43, riding a bicycle on S C 19 north of New Ellenton, was struck from behind by a 2002 Dodge driven by Kenneth Hastings of Oklahoma. He died of multiple injuries. The truck driver underwent a blood alcohol test. The bicycle had no lights. The body was taken to Newberry for autopsy. The coroner seeks next of kin before releasing the name.
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AP golf coverage should shift from Tiger Woods
A letter to the Aiken Standard complaints that AP coverage overemphasizes Tiger Woods. The writer urges diversifying by highlighting other players, leaders, and tournament outcomes rather than celebrity focus.
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Doug Ferguson
Tiger Woods
Tiger
Ferguson
New Ellenton Leadership Vision Urged for Progress
Readers urge the New Ellenton City Council to replace the mayor with a leader who envisions forward movement. The call emphasizes ending attempts to turn back the clock and pushing the town toward growth through new council members and a decisive mayor.
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New Ellenton City
New Ellenton
Military enlistment requires U.S. citizenship for service
A reader disputes claims that noncitizens can join the military noting enlistment requires proof of American citizenship. The letter emphasizes accuracy about eligibility and urges correct information.
Local firm praised for outstanding customer service
A reader commends Lionel Smith Limited for extraordinary help. Danny provided a clean shirt and washing facilities before a meeting and offered to take the stained shirt to a dry cleaner, exemplifying rare, proactive service.
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Danny
Lionel Smith Limited
Lionel Smith
Fighting the good fight Honorary chairman a symbol of hope
Everett Johnson Survives long battle with non Hodgkin lymphoma with stem cell and bone marrow transplants. He is 2004 Aiken Relay for Life honorary chairman, praised for resilience and inspirational letters of encouragement. Johnson attends USC Aiken Relay and urges courage, compassion, attitude, nurses and research.
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Karen Poston
USCA
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Neighborhood children honor Mr. Rogers with church village project
At First Presbyterian Church of Aiken a group of children built miniature replicas of local landmarks to honor Fred Rogers after his death. Ben Riley and Jennie Gray created a sheriff’s department and a Schofield Middle School bell tower as Pastor David Cozad shared Rogers’ positive message.
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Students learn entrepreneurship at Tea Garden Gifts
Third graders from Millbrook Elementary, guided by teacher Laura Christenbury, learn business basics in a hands on visit to Cathy Bland’s Tea Garden Gifts in downtown Aiken. Students handle a soap demonstration, discuss supply and demand, and meet Beulah the mannequin as part of a unit on entrepreneurship.
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