Aiken Hornets Reflect On A Storied Season
The Aiken High School Hornets finished 12-2 after a semifinal loss to Byrnes, showing they faced top opponents like Irmo and Byrnes. Thurmond Rebels seek state title after a 13-1 season ending with a 35-7 win over Dillon and a clash with Clinton at Williams-Brice Stadium.
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Dillon
Clinton
Lee Sawyer
End S.C. blue laws face calls for permanent amendment
In Anderson County blue laws are suspended for the holidays while Pickens County voters already repealed the Sunday opening ban. York County weighs a year long trial. The piece argues for permanent repeal or amendment, stating convenience suspensions reveal the law's obsolescence.
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Pickens County
York County
Anderson Independent Mail
Aiken Standard Editorial Contacts and Ads Leadership
Editorial director is Jeffrey B. Wallace at jwallace aiken standard com with a separate advertising chief listed as Arthur Trappa azappa at aikenstandard com. The note identifies contact roles for newsroom and advertising inquiries.
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Sheriff Hunt speaks at GVW press conference with Napier listening
Aiken County Sheriff Michael Hunt led a press conference while GVW Fire Chief Phil Napier stood in the background. Napier held his role as GVW Fire Chief during the briefing.
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Aiken County
Michael Hunt
GVW
Phil Napier
Graniteville relief funds debated by local group
A proposed Graniteville committee should include a county council representative, the Graniteville Association, and the Ministerial Association to decide disaster relief spending. The group opposes funding Aiken County and aims to honor victims with a monument next year. The town hopes for growth in 2006 as residents discuss incorporation and stronger unity.
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Graniteville
Aiken County
Graniteville Association
Ministerial Association
The problem with video games column
Column questions the influence of violent and addictive video games on teens and society. It cites ultraviolent themes, Columbine echoes, and rising playtime risks while proposing nonviolent online quests like Peace in the Middle East to channel youth energy into moral problem solving.
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Columbine High School
Asia
Middle East
Christmas or Holiday Heart in Aiken Flyers
A reader laments the scarce use of Christmas in Black Friday flyers in the Aiken Standard. He cites Belk and Home Depot with tiny Christmas mentions and questions whether political correctness erodes Christmas branding, warning that schools’ Christmas vacation may be next.
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Home Depot
Retailers omit Christmas word in year end ads
Reader notes question why retailers avoid using the word Christmas in advertising this time of year. They invite letters to the editor at the Aiken Standard, P O Box 456, Aiken South Carolina 29802 or via email to wallace at aikenstandard dot com.
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Aiken
S.C
Wallace
Letter criticizing actor Depp sparks debate
Sam disappointed that Carl Langley would use talent for a mean attack on Johnny Depp. The writer argues Depp left the country to be with family, condemns modern Hollywood, and defends Depp’s acting while noting the author’s age and background.
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Dwight Fox Obituary Reflects Faith and Family Loss
Dwight Fox died after a long illness following a major stroke. He redeemed his past struggles with drinking by embracing faith, joining a church, singing in the choir, and cooking for church events. He was married to Marie Fox for over 25 years, who supported him through both challenging and joyful years. The faith community offers comfort to Marie as Dwight rests with angels.
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Ana Rust
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