Editorial calls furloughs and no aid until Social Security pay rises
A reader argues SRS workers stay furloughed until benefits improve. The letter disparages teenagers and blames parents, questions Whiskey Road houses near CVS and Ladd Britt, criticizes bypass concerns on Northside, and urges better city entrances to Aiken. The writer humorously suggests Judge Judy lead Congress.
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Rising Gas Prices Spark Aiken Readers Outcry
Aiken residents report gasoline price increases of up to 30 cents at local stations. Call 803 644 2384 or email editorial aikenstandard com to share concerns. names not required and comments may be edited for space.
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Corrections to USC Aiken MBA enrollment plan misprint
The Aiken Standard corrects a Wednesday story on USC Aiken with a new MBA program for non business undergraduates held on campus and not online. An erroneous photo misidentified County Council member Willar Hightower.
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SRS Emissions Deemed Not a Threat to Public Health
Savannah River Site reports airborne and liquid releases are falling and far below health standards. A 2012 Environmental Monitoring Report shows potential public radiation doses are indistinguishable from natural background levels, using a hypothetical averaged person. Dose for 2012 calculated at 0.26 millirem, under 1 percent of the 100 millirem DOE limit.
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Thomas Pope Named President of SC NAACP Youth Division
Thomas Pope an 18 year old Aiken High School graduate and University of South Carolina freshman was elected president of the South Carolina NAACP Youth & College Division for a two year term at the state convention in Charlotte. He aims to reunite state youth divisions and push civil rights awareness. Pope has a history in the NAACP Youth Council and won honors in Future Business Leaders of America.
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NAACP Leader Praises Thomas On TV Appearance
The story notes Thomas being discussed on Steve Harvey's show with quotes from Philip Howell, president of the Aiken County NAACP, praising his seriousness, playfulness, leadership, and upbeat nature. Dede Biles is identified as the general assignment reporter for the Aiken Standard.
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Job Connection expo highlights disability awareness month
Aiken Job Connection hosts the Employ-ABILITY Career Expo in October at the Aiken Goodwill campus to recognize National Disability Employment Awareness Month. The event is open to all and features multiple employers along with two preexpo boot camps for job seekers.
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EmployABILITY Career Expo in Aiken at Goodwill
The EmployABILITY Career Expo runs Tuesday at 4 p.m. at Aiken Goodwill, 1015 Pine Log Road. For details call 803-649-7694. the event debuted in 2012 and is connected to the Job Connection office.
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Aiken County Yard Sale and Kiwanis Meeting Announced
The Aiken County Parks Department hosts a yard sale at the Recreation Center on Nov 2 from 7 am to noon with $5 table rentals. Kiwanis Club of Aiken meets Thursday at Cumberland Village to hear a guest speaker. A senior care planning seminar at Aiken Center for Active Seniors on Oct 29 at 5 30 pm features Daniel and Karen Poteat. reservations at 706-364 3764 or 803-226-0355.
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