City council vote leaves Gem Lakes road dispute unresolved
The Gem Lakes extension debate over who's responsible for road repairs remains unsettled as the council moved from a nonbinding appeal to require developer participation to a firmer push for financial involvement. Critics warn of potential unlimited city spending and court risk while seeking taxpayer protection.
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Aiken
Philip Merry
Gem Lakes Extension
Rich Decker
Eisner
Gaul
Reggie Ebner
Gem Lakes
Merry
Dick Dewar
Dewar
Council
Huron
Moultrie
Aiken Standard Opens Letters on Election Fairness
The Aiken Standard will publish letters to the editor about the November 3 election through Monday October 26. The deadline aims to ensure fairness to each candidate in the race.
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Aiken Standard
Hope for North American bats amid White Nose Syndrome
Bats face dramatic declines from White Nose Syndrome but recent findings offer hope. A Georgia State University researcher notes a naturally produced compound that kills the fungus. private donors including the Nature Conservancy fund tests at Bat Cave, NC, which houses the endangered Indiana bat.
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Count Dracula
Transylvania
Henderson County
N.C
Transylvania County
Haywood County
North Carolina Wildlife Commission
Bat Cave
North America
Indiana
Georgia State University
Nature Conservancy
Planned Parenthood debate tied to pope visit and late term abortion
Column argues the Planned Parenthood videos reveal gruesome late term abortions, urging defunding emphasis but noting budget limits. It links Pope Francis and Obama's stance, cites Senate filibuster, and urges Republicans to reintroduce the 20 week abortion ban. Jack DeVine contributes as a retired executive and Aiken resident.
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Planned Parenthood
U.S
Pope Francis
Congress
Carly Fiorina
Interpreta
Barack Obama
Senate
House
Harry Reid and Company
Obama
Osbon for Mayor Endorsed by Local Small Business Owner
A letter argues Aiken needs growth without losing charm and endorses Rick Osbon as mayor candidates with business experience. The writer cites Osbon’s bottom-line focus, innovation, and ability to implement policies and incentives to help entrepreneurs thrive in the city.
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Aiken
Rick Osbon
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