Residents Slam City Council and Lighting Costs
Readers blast New Ellenton leaders over alleged lack of budget since July, demand resignations, and accuse officials of mismanagement. They urge synchronization of downtown traffic lights in Aiken and criticize local governance and faith-based policy fusion. A separate note praises Newberry Hall catering at a Teachers of the Year event. Denim at a high school reunion sparks controversy. A letter argues faith diversity exists beyond Christianity. The sheriff’s office is blamed for jail oversight confusion in the city.
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New Ellenton
Senior Discount Day Invitation Draws Reader Opinion
Aiken Standard readers are invited to comment on universal senior discounts at local groceries. Share thoughts via Talkback hotline or email. Names will not be published and comments will be edited for space and content.
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Aiken
Art After Hours lights up Aiken creative scene
Ten local art venues pool resources for a new downtown event in Aiken. Ruth Herrera opens her Laurens Street glass studio to the public as part of Art After Hours, a monthly program through May. Artists report strong turnout and interest from previously unseen visitors.
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Laurens Street
Herrera
Aiken
Pam Verenes
Courtyard
Toni Jerome
Karen Paquette
Grace Poplin
Paquette
Linter
Abaca
Rafia
Jerome
Free mobile mammograms aid 23 Aiken County women
A USC Aiken campus stop of a mobile unit hosted by the Free Medical Clinic of Aiken County provided free screening mammograms to 23 women over 40, many for the first time. The van, run by Augusta University Hospital Breast Health Center, offered rapid 10 to 15 minute exams funded by Avon Breast Cancer Crusade and Health Care Foundation.
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USC Aiken
Free Medical Clinic
USCA
University Hospital Breast Health Center
Augusta
Lola Roemmich
Diane Sanderson
Bianca Saxon
CSRA
University Hospital Health Care Foundation
Avon Breast Cancer Crusade
Sanderson
Roemmich
Sander
Burglars Foiled in Beech Island Store Heist
Beech Island store burglars used roof entry and a floor safe to steal with a fire started to destroy evidence. A rescue by a newspaper carrier stopped the blaze, enabling evidence collection as investigators follow leads on three or more suspects. Authorities urge tips via sheriff 800-922-9709 and Crimestoppers 1-866-882-7463 with up to 1000 dollar reward.
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Beech Island
Aiken
Wallace Owens
Four Seasons
Storm Branch Road
First Baptist Church
Michael Hunt
Owens
Kathy Jetcoats
Kjefcoats
Aikenstandard
Bridgestone Facility Named Top US Plant by Industry Week
Bridgestone Firestone South Carolina at Sage Mill Industrial Park named among Industry Week Best Plants 14th annual awards ranking top 10 in the nation. ceremony set for October 15 at 1 30 p m. plant among 240 facilities nominated from Oct 2002 to Mar 2003.
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Industry Week Magazine
Aiken County
Bridgestone/ Firestone
South Carolina
Mary McLaughlin
Mark Emkes
Bridgestone/ Firestone North American Tire, LLC
Industry
Panchak
Bridgestone
Firestone
Sage Mill
IndustryWeek
Firestone North American Tire LLC
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