Aiken County Air Quality Under Scrutiny
Editorial argues county faces rising air quality concerns with 76 ppb ozone vs 75 ppb standard and upcoming stricter targets. West neighbors Richmond and Columbia counties contribute pollutants measured at Jackson and Trenton sites, raising calls for fair treatment.
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Aiken County
Environmental Protection Agency
Richmond
Columbia
Georgia
EPA
Jackson
Trenton
Aiken business owner cites energy waste at Post Office door
An Aiken business owner writes to urge energy conservation and criticizes the Southside Post Office for a front door out of adjustment. He notes repeated visits, claims the staff said funds are unavailable in the budget to fix it, and argues fiscal responsibility should apply to tax dollars.
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Post Office
Beck Rally in DC Promotes Restoring Honor Theme
The piece questions Glenn Beck's Restoring Honor rally in Washington DC linking his message to race and political status. It analyzes whether Beck seeks honor or ratings amid debates over the first African American president, Iraq policy, and health care legislation.
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Glenn Beck
Washington, DC
United States
Iraq
Beck
Aiken Standard Staff and Contact Details
Listing of staff roles including Publisher Editor News Director Advertising Director and other key positions at the Aiken Standard with email conventions and department titles.
Veterans praised as finest America has had
A reader’s letter reflects on Iraq, Kuwait, and Afghanistan roles and calls for support for veterans. The writer laments global conflict motives, condemns greed, and urges appreciation for servicemen and women while predicting many will return to the U.S. in coming years. Lorraine Morgan signs as co founder of the City of Aiken Golf Championship.
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Iraq
Kuwait
Afghanistan
Pakistan
America
U.S
VFW
Lorraine Morgan
City of Aiken
Aiken
Inaugural City of Aiken golf tournament celebrated
The piece celebrates the first City of Aiken golf tournament held August 28 with praise for organizers Bo McCullough Tom Soderstrom and staff. It thanks volunteers sponsors and city groups including Woodside Plantation Country Club and the Parks and Recreation Department. A separate note covers July 24 fundraiser Dishes Out for the Aiken County Red Cross featuring local restaurants and a Hilton Garden Inn donated venue with proceeds guiding aid.
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City of Aiken
Patrick Danning
Tom Soderstrom
Gerda
Tom
Rich Chesser
Chuck Wilson
Woodside Plantation Country Club
Tom Maxwell
Hole
Ed Piccolino
City of
Aiken
Department of Parks & Recreation
Jim McNair
Aiken County
Mike Harris
Build-a-Swamp Project Prompts Park Avenue Alligator Races
Community praise for Public Works on the Park Avenue Build-a-Swamp project with high marks for success and a tease of next year alligator races. The note thanks officials and expresses excitement for future events.
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Park Avenue
Letters to the Editor guidance from Aiken Standard
Readers are invited to submit opinion letters under 200 words for possible editing. Mail to Letters to the Editor, Aiken Standard, Box 456, Aiken SC 29802. Email options and a phone line are listed for submissions.
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Aiken
S.C
Residents urge council to fund private interests over quality of life
Aiken residents critique mayor and council for backing a Rail road Depot project and private groups amid rising water rates and a $367 per square foot build. They argue the city should let private donors fund non core projects while households face financial strain and fixed income pressure.
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Clyburn
Homoki
Price
Wells
Aiken Corporation
Union and Park
Friends of the
Aiken
City of
SPCA
Aiken Family
Galaxy Teen Center
Old hospital too valuable to lose
A reader urges the Aiken County Council to preserve the old hospital building arguing it is clean spacious and highly functional. The letter also notes nearby facilities and criticizes demolition in favor of renovation or reuse.
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Aiken County
Old Hospital
Kalmia Mall
County Health
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Terri Cheekcheek
Michael W. Gibbons
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