Jazz night echoes and war opinions clash in letter
A reader recalls enjoying a local jazz night and defends the performers as playful children not brats. The comment shifts to anti war sentiment, urging loved ones spared from overseas conflict, condemning the Iraq war as unrelated to Sept 11 and warning of a link between Saddam Hussein and bin Laden.
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Viewers pushback on 9/11 claims and local road plans
Readers debate Saddam Hussein links to 9 11 and criticize budget cuts harming education in South Carolina. They urge paving from Georgia to Columbia and question reallocating lottery funds to schools while demanding better growth for North Augusta and Aiken. Community letters include contact details and editorial notes.
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Minority voters fall short in Aiken plan vote defeat
Rev. David Walker of the Aiken NAACP says African American turnout failed to back the 5-1-1 plan, leaving the 42-1 voting system intact after a 732 to 449 election result. He notes annexation and district dilution concerns, vows closer scrutiny and future plans with the NAACP.
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Demolition clears way for Valley Homes affordable subdivision
A 50 year old public housing unit in Gloverville is being demolished to make space for 36 new single family homes funded by state grants and Regions Bank. Construction will start once investor loans close in April with phased work including later plans for 64 apartments and 18 senior residences. Residents are relocated with first pick at project completion.
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Peach State Chorus wins region awards in Chattanooga
The Peach State Chorus, a Georgia and South Carolina group of Sweet Adelines, earned threeRegion 23 honors in Chattanooga including most improved, second in small chorus, and fourth overall. They performed Alexander’s Ragtime Band and Bandstand in Central Park in four part harmony under director Stacy Branch.
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Two Aiken County women win Women of Excellence awards
Nine women across seven categories are honored at a Central Savannah River Council Girl Scouts ceremony in Augusta on April 30. Dr. Elizabeth House of North Augusta earns education recognition and Betty Ryberg of Aiken is honored for community service for a career of public involvement and local philanthropy.
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