Dancing with the Aiken Stars raises funds for local centers
The event generated sixty thousand dollars for the Child Advocacy Center of Aiken and Community Medical Clinic of Aiken County. Volunteers and dancers organized the gala to support local child welfare and health services.
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Dancing With the
Aiken
Child Advocacy Center
Community Medical Clinic
Aiken County
Local figures face prison terms and pay controversy
Franklin Wright, 56, of Beech Island, pleads guilty to double murders and arson. He faces transfer to South Carolina to serve a 30 year sentence after a Georgia life term. Anthony Odom, 38, ex Assistant Solicitor, admits online solicitation of a minor. seven year sentence suspended to five years probation. Charleston County School Board rejects a proposed 2400 percent raise from 25 per meeting to 15000 annual.
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Franklin Wright
Beech Island
Georgia
South Carolina
Aiken County
Anthony Odom
Odom
Charleston County
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Publisher and staff credits at Aiken Standard
The page lists roles and names for the Aiken Standard newsroom and operations. Scott B. Hunter executive editor Timothy E O Briant production director Phillip Yates executive contacts Dee Taylor advertising director and others.
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Timothy E. O’briant Tobriant
Aikenstandard.com
Phillip Yates Byates
Aikenstandard. Com
Dee Taylor
Agency struggles with voter ID rules and early voting balance
Column examines Marci Andino of the State Election Commission facing political pressure over photo ID mandates and open early voting. Critics charge the system risks disenfranchisement while the agency seeks clarity on mail in ballots and public messaging, aiming for neutrality amid debate.
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Marci Andino
Corporate America
Republican Party
State Election Commission
ACLU
Andino
S.C
Election Commission
The
U.S
Columbia
Rick Silver
Whitmire
General Assembly
Contention on equal rights and government roles in politics
A letter correcting claims by Anthony DiStefano argues Republicans favor equal rights and private charity while Democrats push for equal outcomes and government solutions. The writer challenges consistency on Supreme Court decisions and cites Roe v Wade and Dred Scott v Sandford to contest arguments about states’ rights in gay marriage and abortion.
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Anthony DiStefano
Supreme Court
DiStefano
Aiken Standard
Welch
Mims
Reilly
Aiken residents thank emergency physicians in Aiken Standard
Blanche Premo Hopkins of Aiken expresses gratitude to local emergency doctors for their skill and dedication during crises. She notes PICC line care and round-the-clock attention to families before, during, and after near death events, seeking a way to continue serving the area.
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Blanche Premo Hopkins
Aiken
Liver and onions missed at HOP in Aiken
A reader from Aiken asks why liver and onions, once a weekly menu staple at HOP, is no longer offered. They urge management to bring back the dish and express fond memories of the meal.
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Trudy Ziramermana
Aiken
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