State religion debate and traffic signal request near Walmart
A reader questions the push for a Christian nation citing Denmark and Sweden as better models. The note queries the lack of coordinated religious agendas in government and asks about adding a turn signal at the Southside Walmart traffic light, citing danger entering from New Ellenton.
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School board tribunal panel should include teachers
The speaker urges the School Board to include teachers on the tribunal, noting past exclusion and arguing teachers can contribute valuable input to the process.
Water Department Restores Street After Repeated Leaks
Residents praise the water department for timely repairs to multiple leaks over the past year. Crews fix pipes, replace damaged grass, and leave areas tidy. A street cleaner was dispatched within hours after a dirt spill, highlighting quality service for tax dollars.
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Citizens urge city to control finances and curb water prices
Readers call for fiscal restraint as taxes rise and water costs strain households. The Aiken Standard invites brief comments via TalkBack at (803) 644-2384 or email, with readers' names not required and edits possible for space.
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Residents weigh future plan at Aiken meetings
Local residents gathered for the first of five city meetings to help shape Aiken's strategic plan. Participants formed six groups to discuss what works, what needs improvement, and visions for 20 years ahead, with ideas on attracting youth, boosting Northside business, and city county cooperation.
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City to Hold Series of Public Meetings on Redevelopment Plan
City officials schedule meetings across several venues from April to May to discuss the strategic plan. Mayor Fred Cavanaugh notes the 1990s process gathered over 300 residents and shaped streetscape upgrades and festival sites. City Manager Roger LeDuc says participant input will influence the city’s next five to 15 years.
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NAACP leaders urge help for Aiken County students
Aiken County NAACP President Brendonlyn Jenkins and educators urge parental and community involvement to improve academic outcomes. The education forum featured Superintendent Beth Everitt and Associate Superintendent Kevin OGorman among others, highlighting resources like the district parent page and PowerSchool, plus mentoring and small group instruction to close the achievement gap.
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Relay For Life Golf Classic set for April 26 at two courses
The 2010 Relay For Life Golf Classic benefits the American Cancer Society and the Aiken Relay For Life. The fourth annual event, at Woodside Reserve and Hollow Creek, starts April 26 at 9 30 a.m. and can host up to 180 golfers with many sponsors and prizes.
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Contact and submission details for Aiken Standard newsroom
The notice provides phone numbers and emails for submitting tips and contacting editors at the Aiken Standard. It lists Managing Editor Michael Gibbons, Sports Editor Cam Huffman, and other staff, plus publishing and subscription information and addresses. It notes letters about delivery and special Sunday Plus dates for 2009.
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Lottery draws update with multiple games and numbers
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