Loaned executives boost United Way drive in Aiken County
The United Way relies on volunteers and corporate aid. Five loaned executives Wendell Edwards, Jeanette Brooks, Maggie Hitt, Candace Ballard, and Mandi Young will assist campaigns this year, paired with their companies, to push the annual goal forward.
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Wackenhut
Jeanette Brooks
Westinghouse
Savannah River Company
Maggie Hitt
Bechtel
Candace Ballard
USC Aiken
Mandi Young
Publix
Aiken Standard Staff Directory Snapshot
Publisher Scott B. Hunter Editor Jeffrey B. Wallace Editor Arthur T. Zappa Editor Ellen C. Priest Managing Editor Timothy E. O Briant Reporter Phillip Yates Reporter Scot Newcom Systems Manager J David Boyd Customer Service Manager Letitia Jefferson Directory lists key staff and contact roles at the Aiken Standard with email domains for internal communication.
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Thankful visitors praise community hospitality after Hurricane Frances
A Fruitland Park family thanks Waycross Georgia residents for warm welcome during their emergency drive to safety. They credit the Holiday Inn Express staff and local stores such as Pizza Hut, BiLo, Save A Lot, Golden Corral, Dollar General, and Shell Blimpie Sub Shop for kindness and efficient service amid minimal storm damage.
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Frances
South Carolina
Augusta
Holiday Inn Express
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Pizza Hut
BiLo
Express
Save A Lot
Golden Corral
Dollar General
Shell
Blimpie
Patrica
Wallace Voelker
Elizabeth
Alethea Connoly
Michele Lenon
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Plung Emerges as Change Maker for District 9 School Board
A supporter urges voters to back Dan Plung for the District 9 School Board seat, praising his background as a manager, university lecturer, author, and doctor. The letter touts his classroom experience, leadership, and community focus, arguing incumbents lack similar preparation and commitment.
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Dan Plung
Aiken County
Dr. Plung
Question of God debate on PBS versus typical reality shows
PBS airs The Question of God a two part debate between Freud and Lewis moderated by Dr. Armand Nichols. Historical footage and biographical notes frame arguments on God, faith, and reason with accessible discussion and a call to thoughtful viewing. The program seeks to restore thoughtful television and challenge preconceptions.
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C.S. Lewis
Harvard
Armand Nichols
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Oxford
Federal Communications Commission
CBS
Janet Jackson
Open Government Week column introduces open governance values
Editor notes Open Government Week and presents the first column extolling the virtues of transparent government. The series promises forthcoming pieces during the week, highlighting openness, accountability, and public access to information.
Open government as democracy cornerstone in South Carolina FOIA
The piece extols openness as essential to democracy and argues the FOIA strengthens accountability. It traces the Act's history since the 1970s, notes frequent questions answered by the Attorney General, and asserts a broad, disclosure-focused interpretation to promote transparency over privacy.
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