Editorial lauds council for South Park Shopping Center plan
Aiken City Council unanimously approved the South Park Shopping Center concept with Fresh Market as anchor. They added an amendment excluding a gas station on an outparcel, though ownership could seek review later with separate approvals. Residents cited light and noise concerns and crime risk.
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Aiken
South Park
Fresh Market
Heask LLC
Council
Thomas Vincent
Halvorsen Development
Fred Cavanaugh
Vincent
Obama speaks on equality and marriage at fundraiser
President Obama frames the fight for gay marriage as a matter of dignity and equal respect, saying all deserve a shot. Former coach Brian McNamee testifies he injected Roger Clemens with steroids during the Blue Jays era in 1998.
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Barack Obama
Brian McNamee
Roger Clemens
Toronto Blue Jays
Aiken Standard Names and Staff Contacts
Publisher Scott B. Hunter and Executive Editor Timothy E. O Briant lead a list of Aiken Standard staff roles including Production Director Phillip Yates Advertising Director Dee Taylor Business Manager Terri Cheek Managing Editor Michael W Gibbons Classified Advertising Manager Letitia Jefferson and Delivery Manager Laura Tiedman with contact details.
National debt as pivotal issue for voters this election
Jack De Vine argues the national debt is the decisive concern for this election year, outlining how unchecked borrowing mirrors personal debt risks and could unravel the economy. He warns Congress must confront the debt immediately to prevent a future crisis.
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Mitt Romney
U.S
Atlantic
Jack de Vine
Aiken
Letter responds to liberal socialist piece on organic farming
Tom McDonnell of Aiken challenges Lester Welsh's May 5 article, arguing against restricting organic produce and defending consumer freedom to choose organic foods. He contends high prices limit access and warns against collective farming as failed socialist policy, urging rights to buy organic foods.
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Lester Welsh
Welch
Tom McDonnell
Aiken
Aiken Regional ICU Staff Honored for Compassionate Care
The family of Jim Scott thanks Aiken Regional Medical Centers ICU staff for professional attentive care during his final hours. They highlight nurses Karen Joy and the team for comfort, reassurance, and compassion that brought them peace in a difficult time.
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ICU
Aiken
Jim Scott
Jim
Karen
Jim Scott Aiken
Dinner With Fiends fundraiser boosts Aiken clinic
The Community Medical Clinic of Aiken County reports a successful April 19 fundraiser titled Dinner With Fiends. Board President David Stinson notes the event will become an annual spring item and highlights support from The Green Boundary Club and area businesses. Funds upgraded the clinic computer system and funded other improvements.
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Community Medical Clinic of
Aiken County
Free Clinic
Aiken
Green Boundary Club
Palmetto Package
Malia’s
Stoplight Deli
What
Davor’s
Ann Stillwagon Catering
Kroger
Publix
CMCAC
David Stinson
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