Aiken Standard Highlights Local School and Community News
In Monday’s Aiken Standard schools wrestled with new PE requirements cutting into recess to add more structured activity. The annual Aiken Soccer Cup drew about 10,000 to Aiken and the Silver Bluff High Band readies to defend its state title. GEAR UP ends as funding dries up while a profile spot shines on fisherman Jason Williamson and gospel artist Jerry Johnson. City Council approves final phase of Woodside Plantation a 660 acre development.
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Aiken
Silver Bluff
Tra Lors Comshaw
Jason Williamson
Jerry Johnson
Heaven
Aiken Community Band closes Hopelands concert series
The Aiken Community Band closed out the Hopelands Summer Concert Series as Tropical Storm Ernesto churned in the Gulf. Ridge Spring residents debated eliminating the town police department in favor of county sheriff protection. An Aiken High School altercation led to arrests including a mother. Two suspects in a mobile home robbery were in custody. Dr Joel Scraper profiled as USC Aiken vocal music professor. Football ticket queues formed at Etherreage Center. Calvin Fuller named Standard player of the week. Mayor Cavanaugh proclaimed Pacer Club Week Aug 28 Sept 3. Jeff Wallace reported from the west on a Grand trip.
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Aiken
Hopelands
Saluda ‘County
Gamecock
Etherreage Center
South Aiken
Calvin Fuller
Aiken ‘Standard
Fred Cavanaugh
Pacer Club
Jeff Wallace
Aiken Ellenton Mayor Pitches Sam's Club Visit
Vernon Dunbar urged Sam's Club to consider Ellenton as a site for larger retail. Marine Cpl. David Weimart, grandson of Aiken residents Helen and Cyril Asbill, died serving in Iraq. SAT scores in Aiken County held steady despite a national dip. Elliott Levy named director of Aiken County Historical Museum, replacing retiring Carolyn Miles. Georgia and South Carolina officers joined Hands Across the Border for road safety over Labor Day weekend. Nine stores cited for selling alcohol to underage customers.
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David Weimart
Aiken
Helen
Cyril Asbill
Iraq
Aiken County
Elliott Levy
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Vernon Dunbar
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Strato
Michael Gon
Aiken Heat
Stefan Zotovic
Congaree Rapids
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Aiken, SC
South Point
Billy Hawley
Hitchcock Healthcare
Cyndi Foster
Lancome
Pario
Absolue
Povo
Comera
Colour Focus
EyeColor Quartet
Desi Uptelo
Pos. Ne
Masons
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