Parent seeks board support to lower school zone speed limits
Nina Dorman, parent of triplets, asks the Aiken County Board of Education to back reducing speeds to 25 mph near Midland Valley Prep and Aiken Technical College. She cites 60 mph driving and requests DOT action, turning lanes, flashing lights, and sensors to document violators. The request targets Midland Valley Prep, ATC, and nearby elementary schools.
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Aiken County Board of Education
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Aiken County
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Aiken
Byrd Elementary
Midland Valley Prep
Dorman
Board of Education
Neighborhood Business Concerns Prompt Personal Theft Complaint
A resident argues against businesses in neighborhoods and reports a Friday morning burglary at 11:15 in which a girl entered the home and stole a pocket book. The caller seeks return of photos, notes canceling checks, and thanks someone for removing "Doonesbury" from the paper.
Public Schools Struggle with Low Grades Hinted
The text argues that public schools are performing poorly, suggesting many schools earn grades of D or F rather than A or B, signaling underachievement and need for improvement.
Science store at Ruth Patrick Center opens to public
The Ruth Patrick Science Education Center announces a new science store opening soon. It will offer educational items and science related products for visitors and students.
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Ruth Patrick Science Education Center
Trash rule complaints and local nuisance debate
A resident complains about ongoing trash left by neighbors and calls for enforcement action. The letter also critiques media coverage and references a separate Civic note about Charlie Sharp with a trial date tidbit and cockfighting concerns in Aiken County.
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Sharpe
Charlie Sharp
Aiken County
Aiken Standard Morning Delivery Requested by Reader
A reader urges the Aiken Standard to switch to morning delivery to avoid redundancy with other papers. They suggest calling the Talkback hotline at 803 648 2508 or emailing editorial aikenstandard com, noting names need not be published and comments should be brief.
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Aiken Standard
North America
Aikenstandard
Aiken
Horseplay portraits shine at Hall of Fame exhibit
Photographer Shelly Schmidt created life sized fiberglass horse portraits for a Horseplay calendar fundraiser for the Aiken Center for the Arts. The exhibit at the Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame Museum runs through Oct 31 with nine limited prints priced 200 to 300 dollars. Andrew the Haw Sum Fun and George the Spirit Is The Wind statues are on display, highlighting local artist inspiration and a nod to the Still Magnolias calendar.
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Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame
Shelley Schmidt
Shelly Schmidt
Schmidt
Aiken Center For the Arts
Aiken
Magnolia
Hall of Fame
Andrew
Barbara Nelson
Steed
Haw Sum Fun
Pea Stone
George
Sarah Taylor
Lisa Hall
Ataff
Thoroughbred Racing Hall Ofame
Jerusalem Baptist Church marks 120 years with $100000 gift
Jerusalem Baptist Church celebrated 120 years with a Sunday service featuring a guest speaker from Morehouse College. The event eclipsed expectations as a $100,000 donation from Rev. George Kenner of Second Baptist Church in Philadelphia was announced to fund the education building. Deacon Arthur Kenner delivered the gift and spoke of shared blessings.
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Jerusalem Baptist Church
Johnny Nimes
Morehouse College
Atlanta
Nimes
George Kenner
Second Baptist Church
Philadelphia
Arthur Kenner
Erin Brooks
Marienna Murray
Sim E. Murray
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