Quotes of the Week Highlight Local Reactions and Events
Newspaper captures local voices on gas shortages crime politics education and military deployment. Terri Mitchell and Carolyn Powell discuss station shortages while Sheriff Hunt details a shooting case involving a carrier and a wounded assistant. Dr Napier and Dr Eldridge comment on voter issues and SAT scores. Ashley Holley speaks about her husband Jason and his deployment, marking their first anniversary.
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Lowcountry road widening on U S 17 gains momentum
Regional leaders press to finish a 22 mile highway widening in Beaufort Colleton counties with a $150 million plan. Local and state funds combined could push a contract after February as officials note many deaths since 1997 and a public demand for action.
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Aiken standard staff contact list
The document lists staff roles and emails for the Aiken Standard including publisher editor advertising director business manager and other newsroom and operations positions with their contact handles. It presents name spellings and titles for multiple departments.
My View Dan Pippen South Aikien Football Coach
Dan Pippen discusses his role as coach of South Aikien football, outlining his coaching philosophy, upcoming season plans, and team goals while addressing challenges and expectations from supporters.
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Dan Pippen
South Aikien
Spurrier Returns to College Football Atmosphere
Spurrier welcomes his SEC comeback and believes his move benefits South Carolina football. He says he is committed to Carolina and that a coach is judged by his last win, noting his care for the program.
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South Carolina
Steve Spurrier
Blake Mitchell
Spurrier
Carolina Football
Dental claim attributed to Dr. Napier questioned
A letter from Gloria Busch Johnson of New Ellenton questions Dr. Rocky Napier’s claim that he spent 16 years in Aiken trying to bring dental services to the Margaret J Weston Medical Center. She states MJWMC dental services predated his arrival and calls for an apology.
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Aiken
Margaret J. Weston Medical Center
Napier
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Aiken County
Gloria Busch Johnson
New Ellenton
Voting as a Campaign Issue and Character Debate
Readers weigh character and voting history in local campaigns. Holly Woltz argues voting protects voices and democracy while critics question Rocky Napier and other candidates. The letter stresses cooperation and accountability in guiding the city forward.
Letter on Sept 13 council vote urged supporters
A campaign letter urges voters to consider candidates for the Sept. 13 City Council election in Aiken. It calls for careful voting, cites a 2002 zoning issue involving Kay Biermann Brohl, and praises Jane Vaughters as a protector, urging more council members like her.
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Aiken Standard
Aiken
Kay Biermann Brohl
Planning Commission
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Wells committed to Aiken future leadership bid
A letter endorses Don Wells for City Council in Aiken. Richard Chambers urges voters to elect Wells, praising his integrity, willingness to listen, ability to unite diverse views, and commitment to community, faith, family, and service.
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Aiken
Don Wells
Don
Richard Chambers
Readers defend Jane Vaughters and traditional values in city race
A reader commends Jane Vaughters and her husband Dr Ray Vaughters for public service in Aiken. They oppose Austin Gore's inflammatory letter to the editor and call for no mudslinging over traditional values. The writer asks Gore to explain why he questions other candidates' values.
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Austin Gore
Don Wells
Jane Vaughters
Vaughters
Mr. Gore
Health ignorance harms Aiken County students health education
A letter urges parents to review South Carolina Health and Safety Education Curriculum Standards amid Kids Count data showing high teen pregnancy and health risks in Aiken County. It cites low high school graduation and substantial poverty, urging guardians to engage with schools to ensure health education coverage.
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Aiken County
South Carolina
Department of Education
Museschools.com
Cso
Kristin Clark
Aileen Daly
Aiken
Charitable Appeal for New Orleans Disaster Relief
An urgent appeal requests donations and prayers for New Orleans after Katrina. It urges tax deductible gifts to Red Cross, Salvation Army, Catholic Charities, or other groups aiding recovery, signed by Priscilla Jordan.
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Lady of the South
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Redcross.org
Salvation Army
Salvationarmyusa.org
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Catholiccharitiesusa.org
Angels of Mercy
Priscilla Jordan Aiken
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