Aiken Standard Talk Back readers debate coverage
A reader laments Talk Back criticisms and accuses the Aiken Standard of sensational journalism while defending Mayor and community figures. The letter references calendar discussions, pretrial publicity, and embezzlement related issues in New Ellenton, urging accountability and condemning perceived bias.
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Aiken Standard
Barbara Morgan
Carpenter
Augusta Chronicle
Jerry Springer
All Women Should Voice Opposition to Group
A letter urges women to oppose NOW and Martha Burk regarding Augusta National Golf Club membership. The writer defends the Masters and Augusta National, claims NOW overreaches, and invites readers to call or email with brief comments for publication.
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Augusta National
Martha Burk
Masters
National Organization of Women
Edittorial
Waikenstandard
Weekend cloudy with warm temps and scattered rain
Weather forecast predicts cloudy, muggy conditions through the weekend into next week. Highs near 88 Saturday and Sunday with 65 lows, and temperatures from 66 to 85 on other days. Rain totals and hurricane activity are noted alongside regional drought context and agricultural impacts.
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George Myers
DOE reaches agreement on sick workers compensation plan
The U S Department of Energy and 11 states including South Carolina announced an agreement to help former contract employees at nuclear facilities apply for benefits under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act. An independent physicians panel will review claims and, if illness is work related, DOE will assist filing with state programs. Call 1 877 447 9756 for help or visit the advocacy site for more information.
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Department of Energy
South Carlina
Energy Employees
DOE
Alaska
California
Colorado
Iowa
Kentucky
New Mexico
Ohio
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Washington
Energy Department
Amplified sound system brings chatter to classroom
In Aiken Middle School sixth grade science, teacher Mark Cota uses a headset linked amplified speakers. The device, funded by Public Education Partners, projects clear voice throughout the room reducing teacher stress. Teachers notice improved listening, though some misuse or overuse concerns exist.
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Mark Cota
Aiken Middle School
Kiara Holmes
McDonald's
Cota
Public Education Partners
Diane Mangiante
Challenge
Mangiante
Oakwood-Windsor
Cora
Aiken Center honors its Unsung Heroes group
The Aiken Center for Alcohol and Drug Services honored its advisory board members as unsung heroes of the community. Trudy Boyd noted the lunch was to thank volunteers who improve life for risk and at risk families in Aiken County. The women’s group has served greater Aiken for seven years with help from a brother organization joining in 2000. Board chair Marcia Nash and group leaders spoke of giving back, supporting families, and providing a listening ear. The advisory group has run conferences, a Christmas adoption drive, Back to School drives, and community events in Granitevill e and Wagener.
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Aiken Center For Alcohol and Drug Services
Unsuung
Trudy Boyd
Aiken Center
Aiken County
Aiken
Boyd
Greater Aiken
Herb Mattocks
Marcia Nash
Women’s Board
James Major
Major
DSS
Graniteville
Wagener
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National Hurricane Center
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