Citizens debate taxes and stadium financing in Aiken edition
Letters reference Medicaid cost shifts to states, Boeing presence in Charleston, and Sam's Club plans in Aiken. Readers comment on ObamaCare, public funds for sports venues, and local development projects with notes on editorial policy and reader engagement.
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Boeing
Charleston
College Night draws hundreds of students exploring options
Augusta Aiken High senior Jamar Jones attended CSRA College Night with family at James Brown Arena in 2010 and two years later seeks life beyond high school. He and brother Shawn connect with USC Aiken, Aiken Technical College, USC Beaufort, College of Charleston, Winthrop and other schools. COLLEGE NIGHT, sponsored by Energy Department and partners, offered free access and guidance.
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Jamar Jones
CSRA
Shawn
Joseph
James Brown Arena
Jamar
Shawn Jones
University of South Carolina
Joseph Jones
Clemson
Engineering
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Department of Energy
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Aiken County
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Aiken Technical College
South Carolina
Auburn
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South Airicn
Savannah Turner
USC Beaufort
College of Charleston
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Keenan
Darriel Whetstone
Wagener Salley High School
Whetstone
Suspects Sought After Alfred Street Home Invasion Shootout
Aiken Public Safety probes a late Thursday home invasion on Alfred Street in which two men forced entry, a masked intruder demanded an 18 year old remove his pants, a rifle fired five shots into the residence, and no injuries were reported. A possible suspect ID has been shared. no arrests yet.
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Aiken Public Safety
Alfred Street
David Turno
Cording
Area groups announce fall events around Aiken County
The Aiken County PRT schedules a Senior Beach Retreat at Springmaid Beach Resort October 1 to 4 with transportation meals and activities. Aiken Electric Cooperative hosts Run United on October 7 at Citizens Park with a $25 entry fee benefiting United Way and a October 3 deadline. Lions Club Wine Tasting October 4 at the Aiken County Historical Museum charges $30 with music and a silent auction. Birds and Butterflies Nature Series October 9 features U S Forest Service biologist Tracy Grazia on The Red-Cod Woodpecker in South Carolina. registration is $5.
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PRT
Myrtle Beach
Springmaid Beach Resort
Tandra
Carolyn
Aiken Electric Cooperative
Aiken
Mid-Day Lions Club
Aiken ‘County Historical Museum
Pat& Fine Min
Delis
Manna
Pat
Gmail
Tracy Grazia
U.S. Forest Service
South Carolina
Compass Academy breaks ground for new Aiken school
Compass Academy in Aiken announced ground breaking for a K 12 campus at 1200 Toolebeck Road. The nonprofit will open in August 2013 with a 53 000 square foot facility planned for completion in May 2013. Open enrollment is Sept 24 at 10 am. Bonnie Culbertson named headmaster. staffing about 70 percent.
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Tracy Brooks
Aiken
Compass Academy
Toolebeck Road
Bonnie Culbertson
Compassacademyaiken.com
Ben
Larry Watt
Teen Hildebrand
Scott Abernathy
Jeff Hudson
Hank Mormann
Jay Brooks
Ted Felder
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