Readers vent on local issues and Project Jackson debate
Letters to the editor criticize Sheriff handling of a K-9 death, school zone enforcement in Burnettown, and funding for Project Jackson. A resident praises Houndslake community while urging no media attention.
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Thank you notices and community thanks readers comment line
Readers thank volunteers who picked up trash at Rudy Mason Park and a group that helped with a car alarm incident. They praise a light repair helper and two men who assisted during a Tuesday alarm mishap. Call or email to leave comment.
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Unopposed incumbents lead Aiken County School Board race
In the 2014 general election three incumbents are unopposed in Aiken County Districts 2 3 and 7. An open seat in District 6 features Cecil Atchley as the lone candidate while District 5 has no on ballot candidates. Three write ins Cyndy Anzek Jeremy Mace and Don Moody compete for the North Augusta write-in option.
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Downtown Aiken Businesses Celebrate Rockin' the Block Event
Downtown Aiken hosts Rockin' the Block along the alley between New Moon Cafe and Coldwell Banker. Dozens of local firms including Aiken Speak Easy and Burroughs Elijah join in ribbon cuttings and tastings, while nonprofits ACTS FOTAS and the Family and Marriage Coalition of Aiken participate.
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Aiken Standard Election Guide Preview
The Aiken Standard outlines a series of election coverage installments ahead of the November 4 general election. Topics include governor and lieutenant governor races, voting procedures, constitutional officers, sales tax topics, district races, write-in notes, school board, and a four page pullout on all candidates and ballot questions.
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Moody seeks School Board role to back education efforts
Moody, a personal security manager at Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, and his wife raise two children, with one still at North Augusta High School. He returned to school in 2003 to advance his career, has discussed budget changes with teachers, and aims to be an active School Board member. He says his push for education influenced his children’s value of learning.
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Career Center students aid cancer awareness walk
Debbie Deese, battling cancer, joined her daughters Haley and Caley at the Aiken County Career and Technology Center where Health Science students organized a 3 mile Breast Cancer Awareness Walk. Participants paid $2 to raise funds for the American Cancer Society while various on campus clubs contributed.
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Family Career and Community Leaders of America
National Honor Technical Society
American Welding Society
Skills USA
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