Graniteville marker honors nine victims of 2005 chlorine disaster
A granite memorial near the Graniteville site lists nine victims from the January 6 2005 chlorine release. The marker commemorates the communitys loss, recalls the evacuation and hospitalizations, and highlights Granitevilles resilience and unity despite the tragedy.
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Graniteville
John Henry and Jr
Christopher Seeing
Charles Shealy
Rusty Rushton
Tony DeLoach
Willie Lee Tyler
Steven Sagby
Joseph Stone
Allen Frazier
Letter to the Editor questions blame on people of color in schools
A reader blasts a TalkBack comment asserting minority workers in cafeterias buses and custodial posts. The letter argues pay comparisons across districts show no racial fault and promotes personal responsibility and the American dream. It cites Aiken County pay and urges readers to send opinions to the newspaper.
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Aiken County
South Carolina
Georgia
North Carolina
Aiken Standard Editorial Contact List
The document lists staff roles and contact emails for the Aiken Standard including Editor Jeffrey B Wallace Advertising Director Arthur T Zappa Business Manager Ellen C Priest Production Director Phillip Yates Circulation Director Scot Newcom Systems Manager J David Boyd and Customer Service Manager Letitia Jefferson with related addresses.
USCA claims third straight national championship
Coach credits seniors Scott Brown and Dane Burkhart for the title run. Freshmen Matt Giftos and Roberto Diaz delivered in the final round, living up to the coach’s expectations. He notes four in a row would be hard without the trusted pair.
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Scott Brown
Dane Burkhart
Scott
Dane
Matt Giftos
Roberto Diaz
Busy season in Iken County with many events and new calendars
The column notes a vibrant season of festivals fundraisers concerts and meetings in Iken County from Jan to Dec with more events than ever. It announces an expanded monthly calendar a Monday Focus On You photo section and broader online galleries and video offerings including school board meetings FBI training and service awards. It invites reader submissions photos and videos and provides contact details for the Aiken Standard.
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Iken County
Hopelands
Aiken County
Aikenstandard.com
Aikentoday. Com
Tim O'Briant
Obriant
Aikenstandard
White teacher praised by critic despite racist label critique
A letter writer defends Dr. John Bradley of Aiken against NAACP remarks calling him a white redneck racist. The attorney emphasizes Bradley’s 35 years in education, community impact, and commitment to all races, while condemning the use of the racist label and double standards in public discourse.
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Lam
NAACP
Aiken
David Walker
John Bradley
Bradley
Willie Nelson
Aiken County
Aiken Education
Walker
Trent Lott
Dr. Bradley
Mr. Walker
Court of Public Opinion
Sally
Perry a valued figure in Aiken politics and charity
Edward F. Girardeau Jr. commends Skipper Perry for lifelong community service in Aiken. He highlights Perry's roles on the City Council and as a State House Representative, and notes leadership with Sertoma Club United Way Aiken Symphony Guild and other groups. He urges voters to re elect Perry on June 13.
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Suticle
Skipper Perry
Skipper
Aiken
State House
Aiken Historic Foundation
Adult Development Center
Sertoma Club
United Way
Aiken Symphony Guild
Aiken Center For the Arts
Edward F. Girardeau Jr
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