Editorial Noise and the Aiken drag strip discussion
Readers weigh in on a revised noise ordinance for Carolina Dragway in Aiken County. The column supports limiting racing to midnight or 10 p.m. on school nights, noting the strip’s 50 year community role and urging balance for neighbors and fans.
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Airport security debate and public frustration rise
Joseph Schwieterman notes Americans view security as a show rather than substance. Many distrust measures aimed at appeasing politics, while some demanding stronger government actions oppose invasive scans after a traveler quipped If you touch my junk I’ll have you arrested, fueling Internet attention.
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Aiken Standard Staff Roster and Contacts
Publisher and editor names and contact emails listed for the Aiken Standard. Executive editor and department heads named with staff roles and corporate addresses.
Loaned Professionals Support United Way In Aiken County
This column describes the Loaned Professional program at United Way of Aiken County with volunteers from Security Federal Bank Savannah River Nuclear Solutions and WSI SRS. It highlights agency tours donors and volunteers, local impact, and the goal of keeping administrative costs low to maximize dollars to 32 agencies and 50 programs benefiting children families and the hungry in the community.
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Aiken County
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Savannah River Nuclear Solutions
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North Aikicn
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Aiken
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Hats Off to GVW Fire Department Volunteers in Graniteville
Letter from Richard K Napier of Aiken commends GVW Fire Department and volunteers for Saturday canal cleanup in Graniteville. He questions local option sales tax fairness and criticizes EPA tree planting along Canal Street near areas to be cleared by the power company.
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Graniteville
Chuck Smith
GVW Investment Committee
Warrenville
Vaucluse
Chuck
Aiken
North Augusta
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Canal Street
Richard K. Napier Aiken
Give Zais a chance to succeed first
Diane Giddings argues in support of Gen. Zais as South Carolina Superintendent of Education. She cites his Vietnam era service and two star rank, credits him with turning Newberry College around, and urges tax credits for competitive schools. She claims existing funds underperform and urges giving him a chance.
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Aiken
South Carolina
North Carolina
Zais
Newberry College
Diane Giddings
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