Aiken editorial laments tax measures and city spending
A letter to editor questions a 1 percent sales tax and proposed budget plans favoring the mayor and Rick Osbon. The writer calls for more councilmen with Osbon's vision, criticizes the downtown as tourist driven, and notes county millage increases while questioning property tax outcomes. The piece also urges enforcement against disruptive behavior in retail and rails at city initiatives on park and tourism spending.
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Rick Osbon
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Aiken County
Thankful Note To JD Norris For Weekly Articles
A reader thanks JD Norris for his weekly newspaper articles in the Aiken Standard. The commenter praises the shared knowledge and asks others to call the TalkBack hotline at 803-644-2384 or email editorial@aikenstandard.com with brief comments. Readers’ names will not be published.
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South Aiken Baptist crowns 28 grads in record class
South Aiken Baptist Church awarded diplomas to a record 28 graduates, up from 19 last year. Senior Lily Martin was valedictorian, praising teachers and family as graduates plan to attend college. Former teacher Jamie Bodiford and guest speaker Nick O Berry returned for the ceremony, with students recalling their guidance.
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Peyton Faugl
Nick O’berry
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South Aiken Baptist graduates celebrate with theater and faith
Ernesto Barquet, a South Aiken High sophomore, recalls the best years of his life as he joins peers Samuel Acevedo Sydney Arsenault and others in a graduation gallery at Aiken Standard. Barquet will study pre medicine at Wofford College while pursuing theater. Senior writer Rob Novit notes the education coverage and friendships formed, highlighting salutatory honors for William Narrows.
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Sydney Arsenault
Jared Birkett
Jacob Borders
Kristen Brantley
Tyrus Carlton
Joseph Costello
Peyton Faugl
Madison Hetu
Blake Johnson
Abigail Jolley
Rebekah Jolley
Joseph Kass
Ashley Leopard
Trevor Lewis
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Playhouse Youth Wing Funds Senior Showcase Scholarship
Aiken Community Playhouse Youth Wing raises money for its scholarship with a Senior Showcase directed by three seniors under Jim Anderson. The event runs 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the City of Aiken Municipal Building 214 Park Ave SW. Tickets cost 10 for students and 12 for adults with proceeds to the Youth Wing Scholarship Fund.
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Youth Wing Senior Showcase in Aiken
The Youth Wing Senior Showcase at the City of Aiken Municipal Building features graduating seniors directing casting and producing a cabaret style show. Tickets are 10 for students and 12 for adults with shows at 5 30 and 7 30 p m on Tuesday details at aikenplayhouse us or 803 648 1438.
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Keeping Children Safe Online in Aiken County
Aiken County residents faced arrests on charges of sexual misconduct with minors after operations targeting online predators. Capt. Mary Ann Burgess of the Youth Services Division urges parents to monitor devices such as computers phones tablets and iPods to protect children from online danger and to perform regular cellphone checks.
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Online predators and social media risks warned by city official
Burgess urges parental control over kids online noting predators may send gifts or bus tickets. She recommends cellphone checks and netsmartz resources while detailing major dangers such as oversharing false profiles and location services per the National Crime Prevention Council. Will Whaley reports for the Aiken Standard.
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