Back Gary Bunker on Aiken council says readers urge action
A reader urges the City and County Council to focus on citizens needs over wants and to push for practical projects. The letter warns about high grass near I-20, potential snake bites, and voices support for public input on the Silver Bluff office park while noting traffic and tagging concerns for long term residents and visitors. Readers may call 803-644-2384 or email editorial aikenstandard.com with comments.
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Correction: Aiken Garden Show time corrected
The Aiken Garden Show at the Aiken County Historical Museum and local gardens will run Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. The Ai ken Standard apologizes for the previously printed incorrect time and invites readers to report factual errors.
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Foster plans to visit all seven Aiken schools as deputy superintendent
Dr. Shawn Foster, newly named deputy superintendent for Aiken County Public Schools, praised the district after visiting seven high schools. He will start full time July 2 and aims to meet staff and students across the district, focusing on relationships and support rather than rapid changes. Foster will replace retiring David Caver and previously led Student and Administrative Services at Spartanburg District 7. An Aiken native, Foster holds advanced degrees and state certifications.
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Teaching Fellows grant opens paths to future teachers
South Aiken High School senior Aaron Edwards earned a four year $24000 Teaching Fellows grant and now teaches history at South Aiken after studying at the College of Charleston. Lauren Grimm received the same scholarship for USC Aiken, with eleven area students awarded seats at USCA for 2015 16. The program funded by the S C General Assembly supports up to 200 high school seniors annually and is administered through CERRA with partner colleges including USCA and Winthrop University.
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First Tee Offers Adaptive Junior Golf Clinics in Aiken
The First Tee of Aiken runs free adaptive golf clinics at Houndslake Country Club for ages 5 to 17 with any disability. The program started earlier this year with SNAG equipment and partnerships with the Walton Foundation for Independence. The next session is schedule for Wednesday 4 30 to 5 30 p m with future dates listed for June to Oct.
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First Tee adaptive golf clinic at Houndslake
The First Tee of Aiken hosts an adaptive SNAG golf clinic for kids at Houndslake Country Club, 901 Houndslake Drive, Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m. Coaches emphasize one on one guidance and fun games like golf baseball, with aims to progress to traditional clubs. Call 803-226-0053 for details or visit thefirstteeaiken.org.
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