Community talkback defends parkway upgrades and urges fiscal transparency
Readers urge support for parkway expansion and infrastructure updates in Aiken. A commenter defends religious freedoms while praising SCDOT and local officials. The letter requests access to city and county budgets beyond online copies and invites public input via the TalkBack line and email.
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Correction notice on auction for local charities in Aiken
The Aiken Standard corrects an error from Friday's 3A article Newcomer's club will hold auction for local charities. Tickets were stated as $2 each and $5 for three. the newspaper apologizes and invites readers to report factual errors by calling Melissa Hanna at 803 644 2364 or emailing editorial.
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Support 1 wins Ford Drive 4 UK Community prize
Aiken County nonprofit Support 1, a critical incident stress support group for police, fire and EMS, was named a finalist and awarded 5800 in Ford Drive 4 UK Community. The nonprofit raised 2960 from test drives at Satcher Motor Company and produced a training focused video highlighting personnel and training for first responders.
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Project-based learning expands opportunities at Aiken Center
Senior writer Rob Novit reports on the Aiken County Career and Technology Center where annual car races showcase project based learning across disciplines. Teachers like King Laurence and Joy Shealy describe real world integration of math science and writing in the new Common Core framework. Students collaborate in synergistic lab settings using manipulatives and computer assisted tools to connect STEM with other subjects.
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Aiken
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Aiken County
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Junior polo event promotes sportsmanship in Aiken
Mason Sease aimed to become a 10 goal polo player and debuted in the advanced division at the Aiken Junior Polo Kids Fall Polo Classic held at Hilltop Farm arena. He played with Jose Tadeo and Damien Belardinelli among a field including players from Atlanta, with support from his mother and local equestrian figures.
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Josh
Parker
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Daniels
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