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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 2006
Page
3
A reader criticizes negative political ads as insulting to voters and notes spending on campaigns could be used to explain candidate stances. The same letter mentions fear walking to a car due to dim lighting at Hitchcock Plaza and urges improved lighting as holidays approach and more shopping occurs at night.
After reading the opinion, Richard Napier faced questions about why he was never elected to the City Council. The fragment hints at local political interest and Napier’s ongoing public role without detailing events.
A reader comments on vacant Kalmia Hill Plaza and Wal-Mart versus Roses closing, questions Redd Street exits for Six Points, and criticizes political figures. The letter praises a councilwoman, notes traffic concerns, and urges readers to call a talkback line with brief comments.
USCA Aiken students traveled to New Orleans for spring break relief work, cleaning out a flooded home and confronting lasting devastation. More than 70 volunteers joined the effort, sharing experiences on a discussion panel with classmates.
BellSouth donated 2000 dollars to fund travel for about 50 USC Aiken students who spent their fall break in New Orleans helping low income families impacted by Hurricane Katrina. The group stayed at Xavier University, toured the campus, and visited the French Quarter while engaging in service and a community forum.
Aiken Woman's Club sponsors New Year's Eve Eve Concert at Washington Center on Dec 30 featuring the Dick Goodwin Big Band from Columbia. Tickets are 30 dollars, with onstage dancing, refreshments, and champagne by the glass for donations. Proceeds aid Special Olympics Molly's Militia pet rescue and Aiken County Open Land Trust. Reservations contact Judy Cross.
The City of Aiken designates November as Hospitality month highlighting friendly service and welcoming spirit. Officials urge residents and businesses to showcase generosity, kindness, and community warmth through events and daily acts of courtesy.
Aiken residents filled a makeshift jail at Hotel Aiken for the annual Lock Up fundraiser benefiting the Muscular Dystrophy Association of the CSRA. Volunteers booked 100 signups, with top fundraiser Janet Deason of Watter Construction raising over 2,000. Final intake expected between 54k and 55k, surpassing the 52.5k raised by day’s end.
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