Readers share thoughts on driving safety and local issues
A reader urges better road courtesy and less aggressive driving while criticizing unfinished schooling and job access. The letter also proposes delaying street light changes to save money and questions closing a Bank of America branch and keeping Hitchcock Plaza’s Aiken Mall branch open. The writer condemns city council approval of $50,000 for a controversial redevelopment.
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Howell elected chairman at Weston Center board
Philip Howell was elected chairman of the Margaret J. Weston Center board at the April 25 meeting, succeeding Mae Carroll who shifts to a non executive role. The center serves Aiken County with multiracial leadership and solid community ties through its health care locations in Aiken, Clearwater and Jackson.
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Weston Center
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Hope finds loving home after brutal abuse rescue
Hope the lab mix, saved from a rope collar and neglect in May 2004, was rehabilitated by the Aiken SPCA and adopted by Father Garrett Clanton and his wife Ruth on December 27. She recovered from injuries, learned to bark, enjoys walks and church visits, and a Hope Fund supports heartworm treatment for other dogs.
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Coach John Wilson dies founder of pre trial program in Aiken
John Wilson Jr., founder of the Pre-trial Intervention Program in Aiken and long time community advocate, died Friday after a life coaching youth, directing soccer clinics, and guiding at the Aiken Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Services. Friends recall his encouragement and faith as he faced illness. A memorial party was planned at Second Baptist Church for May 20.
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About Your Local Newspaper Rates and Contacts
The Aiken Standard provides contact details for the newsroom features and sports desks and lists subscription rates for daily and weekend editions. It notes offices at 326 Rutland Drive in Aiken South Carolina and offers EzPay direct debit options.
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