South Aiken Wins State Championship in Soccer
The South Aiken High boys soccer team defeated defending champion Irmo to claim the Class AAAA state title in Columbia. The Thoroughbreds finished 23-1-1, with goalkeeper Mike Gustavson securing the league's best defensive record as they earned the first state crown in school and Aiken County history.
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National standard urged for sex offender registry
Advocates call for a national Megan's Law standard to unify registry details across states. They note gaps when offenders move and that state registries vary, hindering public alertness and law enforcement. A federal standard could curb evasion by traveling offenders and improve Internet access to records.
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Advertising Directors and Circulation Staff Credits
Advertising Director Arthur T. Zappa Circulation Director Scot Newcom Systems Manager J David Boyd listed as staff. names and roles appear in the Aiken Standard byline.
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History and heritage face aging societies and youth engagement
Community historians stress preserving local identity and the link between history and present life. They urge involving younger generations, noting history shapes how communities understand themselves and why current conditions exist.
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Are Legal Choices and Right Choices Alike
Strom Thurmond Jr an Aiken attorney spoke at the Make the Right Choices conference in Aiken outlining that right choices should be legal but legal choices are not always right. He cites cases from abortion capital punishment and ethics for lawyers and urges individuals to follow a personal compass aligned with public standards and professional codes.
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English learning access sparks debate amid AIDS and college access
In the Aiken Standard two articles discuss language barriers. One notes English-only prevention may miss groups. the other describes a Spanish bilingual outreach for Hispanic students. The writer argues Spanish services delay English learning and harm Hispanic advancement, citing past immigrant expectations.
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Note on Windshield Sparks Debate Over Animal Welfare
A note left on Larry Aikey’s truck criticizes his care of a dog recovering from surgery. The author cites weather data from Bush Field and claims concern for animal welfare while accusing local activists of impracticalities.
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Front Page Sports Photo Sparks Fans Praise
A reader commends the May 12 2005 sports front page for Ginny Southworth’s image of Stephanie Loudermilk during a Chapman runner scoring, praising the emotional impact and urging award consideration. The note highlights the photo as a potential prize contender.
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Views for My View letters to Aiken Standard
Readers are invited to send letters to the editor for consideration. Include signature, mailing address and day and home phone numbers for verification. Submit by mail to Letters to the Editor Aiken Standard P O Box 456 Aiken SC 29802.
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