Ed Hammons remembered as devoted Patriot of Aiken County
Editorial honors Ed Hammons 66 who died after a cancer battle. A Marine veteran of Vietnam he founded the James L. Hammons Detachment No. 939 of the Marine Corps League, helped create Veterans Memorial Park and organized a Memorial Day Parade. He also chartered 20 new detachments and oversaw patriotic ceremonies in Aiken County. Semper Fi.
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Jane Dyer Seeks Vote on Education Energy and Veterans
A supporter urges voting for Jane Dyer listing her seven years as an Air Force pilot and focus on public education veteran issues and green energy. Dyer backs solar and wind energy in South Carolina and supports SRS energy programs.
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Aiken Standard Staff and Contact Directory
The Aiken Standard lists its leadership roles with Scott B. Hunter as Publisher and Editor and Timothy E. O Briant as Executive Editor. Advertising Director Arthur T Zappa Production Director Phillip Yates Circulation Director Scot Newcom Business Manager Terri Cheek Managing Editor Michael W Gibbons Classified Advertising Manager Letitia Jefferson are also named along with their emails.
Secretariat movie boosts spirits with inspiring true story
Cal Thomas reviews Secretariat, praising Diane Lane and John Malkovich in Randall Wallace's film about Penny Chenery Tweedy and the 1973 Triple Crown winner. The critic likens it to Annie and chides Hollywood for bleak fare, urging audiences to see the uplifting drama that champions perseverance and American values. The film opens nationwide Friday.
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One percent sales tax drives Aiken’s penny story
A letter extols accumulated pennies and a 1 percent sales tax vote in November to keep Aiken special. The writer recalls saving coins, paying a Hawaii plane ticket, and the cheer of deposits, urging residents to vote yes to fund local needs.
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Aiken Standard Editorial Draws Reader Criticism
A reader condemns a Sept 30 editorial for personal attacks within the Aiken community. They question the paper’s editorial guidelines, slander and libel protections, and decency standards, urging higher conduct and invoking biblical references.
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Aiken Preparatory School Celebrates Longstanding Milestones
Aiken Preparatory School marks its 95th year as its 175th anniversary is noted. Founded in 1916 by Mrs. Thomas Hitchcock, the 3K–12 independent school highlights strong SAT and ACT results with seniors gaining 23 points above the national average, and an 80 percent scholarship rate for the class of 2010.
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