Editorial TalkBacks curb on election letters noted
Readers are urged to submit signed letters to the editor by Oct 30 on election issues via letters@aikenstandard.com. The piece urges concise comments, notes no publication of names, and that TalkBacks will not print unsigned editorials or unverified input.
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Three-way race for S C 2nd District House seat in 2014
Incumbent Republican Joe Wilson faces Democrat Phil Black and Independent Harold Geddings III in a three way contest. Each candidate promotes job creation, economy healing and national security priorities amid plans to cut federal spending. Black highlights small business growth and apprenticeship incentives while Wilson touts 40 plus job creating bills and defense funding.
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Aiken Standard election guide outlines races and dates
The Aiken Standard announces a multi day series detailing Governor and lieutenant governor races, voting procedures, constitutional officers, sales tax issues, district races, school board, and statewide amendments ahead of the November 4 election. The piece cites candidate positions on higher education debt and health care policy, with reporter Derrek Asberry noted.
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Farewell for Aiken County School Board Chair and Two Members
At the final board meeting Rosemary English honored Ray Fleming and Dwight Smith for eight and one terms of service respectively. Both men will not seek re election in November. Fleming a North Augusta retiree and former health physicist valued education from a front row view while Smith a longtime educator brought practical insight to discussions. Both will remain friends to education in Aiken County.
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Willow Run spec building eyed by two businesses
Two major Aiken players target the 30,000 square foot Willow Run Industrial Park building, vacant since 2003, for Project Cloud. City Council approved a $10 million water and sewer upgrade to attract industry, promising 27 jobs and over $1 million annual payroll. SC funding totals about $287,000 with impact fees potentially rising to $561,000 for three shifts.
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Aiken considers 700000 investment for Children’s Place move
Interim City Manager Roger LeDuc says Aiken could invest 700000 from reserves to help Children’s Place relocate to a larger facility. Tad Barber notes the nonprofit has a bona fide written offer to Aiken Corp. that avoids impact fees and costs to the city, while adding about 14 jobs. Maayan Schechter reports.
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