No room for gender bias in 21st century views
Readers discuss access to gender equality in national organizations, concerns about attire and indecent exposure, criticism of a political cartoon, calls for expanded talkback pages with pictures, and opinions on seniors’ cultural program pricing amid local development plans and editorial contact details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta National
National Council of Women Organizations
League of Women Voters
Aiken
Jury in York race murder case draws all white panel
York residents debate the all white jury for the 1969 killing of Lillie Belle Allen. Six white men and six white women will hear the trial of ex mayor and two others. One black alternate juror is among the pool as arguments start Tuesday. Non white residents criticize lack of diversity in a case linked to race riots in York 38 years earlier.
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York
Kim Tran
Tran
Cnarne Robertson
Robert N. Messersmith
Gregory H. Neff
Lillie Belle Allen
South Carolina
Allen
Ellen Leisher
Gussie Reid
South Newberry Street
Silver Bluff band wins grand champion at Mustang Classic
Silver Bluff High School captures grand champion honors at Midland Valley High School Mustang Classic. The Silver Spirit wins Division IV, with South Aiken Batesburg-Leesville North as other division winners. Wagener Salley finishes second in Division I behind North Augusta. Midland Valley hosts the event with booster club support and plans a Lower State contest on Oct. 19.
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Langs
Silver Bluff High School
Midland Valley High School
Silver Spirit
South Aiken
Batesburg-Leesville
Ivision
North
Wagener-Salley High School
North Augusta
Midland Valley
David Hastings
Hastings
Daryl Glover
Scott Buchanan
Wagener Salley
Seth Forston
Megan Gleaton
Gleaton
Aiken Center Opens Fall Exhibit with Local Art And Wine
The Aiken Center for the Arts hosts a fall exhibition opening Oct. 3 from 6 to 8 p.m. featuring Elizabeth Moretz Britt George Kierspe and Mary Whyte in specific galleries. A Taste of Wine & Art follows Oct. 10 7 to 9 p.m. with 25 local restaurants and 15 wineries, silent auction, and Ben Arnold Sunbelt beverages supplying wine. Proceeds support the Arts Center. tickets are $40 and can be bought at the Art Center or Chris Camera South.
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Arts Center
Aiken
Etherredge Center
Aiken Center For the Arts
Art Center
Elizabeth Moretz Britt
Westinghouse Group
Mary Whyte
Wyatt
Develpment Children’s Gallery
George Kierspe
Center For the Arts
Ben Arnold
Sunbelt Beverage Co
GFWC
SC Sand River Women’s Club
Chris’ Camera Center
Mid and Aiken area class reunions list plans and contacts
Several high school class reunions are scheduled across the area. Midland Valley High School Class of 1962 plans a 20th reunion. Wagener Valley High School Class of 1972 hosts a 30th reunion November 23 at the Guesthouse Inn in Aiken. Leavelle McCampbell High School classes of 1980 and 1979 meet November 30 at the Fermata Club in Aiken. Aiken High School Class of 1960 marks its 60th with a Shrine Club gathering October 12, cost $18 per person, with RSVP contacts listed.
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MVHS
Midland Valley High School
Wapeoes
Wagener Valley High School
Guesthouse Inn
Aiken
Leavelle McCampbell
AHS
Shrine Club
Aiken High School
Linda Carter Adams
Brenda Simmons Dougas
Silver Spirit Eyes Two Contests Before Daytona Debut
Silver Bluff High School marching band wins at Irma and Midland Valley in one day, then plans its first Bands of America regional in Daytona Beach on Oct 5. Chuck Deen says the band aims to raise the bar, with potential donations needed and a self-funded trip. Allan Moore is drum major for 2002-2003.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Bluff High
Silver Spirit
Irma High School
Midland Valley High School
Bands of America
Daytona Beach
Fla
South Carolina
North Carolina
Tennessee
Georgia
Alabama
Chuck Deen
Deen
Daytona
Silver Bluff
Jackson
Bartok
Enya
Allan Moore
Irma
Midland Valley
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President Bush
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Wilson
CSPAN
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Washington Journal
Bob Fisner
Aikenstandard
York County
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Hoo
Midland Valley High Sc
Pam
Maria Bolin
Monroe Dan
Leavelle McCampbel Group
Lisa Taylor Carpenter
Scarpenter
Awrsrealty
ROLEX
Floyd © Greene
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