Aiken Standard readers vent on local issues and concerns
ReadersWriterletters express frustration at district hiring from White Knoll and accuse leaders of mismanaging growth. They call for recourse beyond voting, question highway plans through Hitchcock Woods, and invite Lupus support group tips and reader feedback via the Talkback line.
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Weekend shooting in Edgefield leaves 19-year-old wounded
Edgefield investigators interview at least three suspects after a weekend shooting on Casalina Drive. Joshua L Smith of Watson Drive was grazed by two bullets on Sunday night between 8 and 8:30 p.m. He was treated and released at MCG. Smith told deputies he sought ammunition in North Augusta but did not buy any. Investigators say the gunmen appeared to fire in the street during an argument about marijuana. The case remains under investigation.
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Kathy Kennedy Becomes USC Gamecock Cheerleader Milestone
Kathy Kennedy embraced a milestone in 2008 as she joined the USC varsity cheer squad. Her journey began at Lions Field and North Augusta High School, with praise from coach Rhonda Norris for her talent and attitude. Her family celebrated a birthday on April 23 as she shared news of her spot on the team.
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Debutantes Set for Camellia Ball at Houndslake
The Aiken Debutante Society will hold its Camellia Ball Saturday at Houndslake Country Club. Debutantes include Anne Wesberry Buchanan Mary Bailey Buchanan Amanda Leigh Montgomery and others with first and second year post debutantes and a list of escorts and stags pending.
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Robert William Shellhouse Jr
Caroline Frances Smith
L. Randolph Smith
Erin Campbell Montgomery
Betty Caroline Skeen
Marine For Life aids veterans transition in South Carolina
Governor Mark Sanford proclaims November 2005 Marine For Life Month to honor discharged Marines and promote civilian employment. The Marine Camps League maintains a statewide database of Marine-friendly employers and contact resources, with ties to chambers of commerce and the BBB.
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State lands 5.8 million grant to build education data system
South Carolina won a 5.8 million federal grant from the U S Department of Education to design a longitudinal data system tracking student progress and teacher training. Fourteen states shared funds with Kentucky and South Carolina receiving the largest awards. Officials said the system will monitor grade transitions and school to district moves while aiding reporting and accountability measures.
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South Carolina
Department of Education
Kentucky
South Carlina
Inez Tenenbaum
Saia Vince
Faircloth wins Aiken Standard Clemson South Carolina pick
Faircloth of Bath won the paper’s Carolina Clemson score contest by predicting the closest score to Clemson 13 South Carolina 9. She will receive 150 dollars for the victory in the Saturday night game pick.
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Thanksgiving storytime at H. Odell Weeks Center
A Wednesday preview highlights the Aiken Community Band’s involvement in Thanksgiving storytime at the H Odell Weeks Activities Center. The event emphasizes local culture and musical offerings for families.
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