Aiken County expands green space with historic property purchase
Aiken County Council agrees to buy about 20 acres on Silver Bluff Road to pair with 75 acres from Audubon Society and the Silver Bluff Audubon Center. The 95 acres will carry a conservation easement prohibiting development, preserving open space for future generations near Silver Bluff and Redcliffe Plantations, once owned by James Henry Hammond.
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Madonna Sees Israel Show Sparks Energy and Peace Message
Madonna addressed a crowd in Israel saying the country is the energy center of the world and urging harmony to foster global peace. She spoke during a concert, expressing hope for coexistence and a peaceful world.
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Aiken Standard Staff Contacts and Roles
The Aiken Standard lists staff positions including Publisher Scott B. Hunter Editor Jeffrey B. Wallace Advertising Director Arthur T. Zappa News Director Timothy E. O Briant Production Director Phillip Yates Circulation Director Scot Newcom Business Manager Terri Cheek Managing Editor Michael W. Gibbons Classified Advertising Manager Letitia Jefferson.
Aiken City Council Candidates Emphasize Community Good
A candidate message urges voters to choose council members by facts and service to the whole community. It stresses proactive governance, balancing economy with preserving Aiken's ambiance, and listening to residents while supporting business leaders as essential to local vitality.
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Liz Stewart Eyes Aiken City Council At Large Seat
Liz Stewart outlines campaign for at large seats in Aiken with focus on jobs and services, infrastructure growth, crime prevention, and collaboration with parents schools and churches. She defends Chamber ties and urges voters to support on September 8, highlighting independent stance and Fortunes 500 background.
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Don Wells for At Large on Aiken City Council
Letter praising Don Wells as an at large city council member under the 4 2 1 system. Highlights his balance focused stance on growth preservation and budgets, his small business background, Rotary leadership, church involvement, and civic service. Urges continued service and community pride in Aiken.
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Letters Endorse Homoki Ebner and Cubbage for Aiken Council
Jenne Stoker urges voters in Aiken to elect Steve Homoki Reggie Ebner and Kent Cubbage to City Council. She argues eight years of questionable funding links and cross pollination with Chamber of Commerce and local development groups show the need for unencumbered leaders guided by the Comprehensive Plan and Old Aiken Master Plan.
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Call for Focus on State Business Not Impeachment
Marilyn Quattlebaum argues the House should address state business rather than pursue impeaching the governor. She concedes the governor is not uniquely worse than many politicians but says tolerating misbehavior in one sets a bad precedent for others.
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