Water Fountains Leave Players Hydrated Gaps
Citizens report daily maintenance on the tennis course but water fountains outside the building are neglected. If one fountain fails, another remains active, yet people need access outside as well as inside. Officials should restore outdoor water service promptly.
Claims of Police Gain and Local City Policy Critique
A commenter expresses anger at the Aiken police for pursuing Dodge Chargers and personal gain. They criticize Sheriff Michael Hunt and call for furloughs of city and county employees and teachers while urging maintenance of pools and the dog park.
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Teachers on School Board Debate Sparks Policy Rethink
Officials discuss limiting teachers to advisory input rather than voting membership on school tribunals and boards. The move aims to reduce conflicts of interest while preserving educator insight in governance. Opinions vary among districts and unions.
Obama biracial and fit for presidency, notes on Gibbs
Readers discuss race and qualifications for the presidency, criticizing Robert Gibbs communication. The letter mentions schooling in Northern Maine, government bureaucracy, and taxpayer burdens. Readers are invited to comment via TalkBack with contact details provided.
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Four-time mom earns chemistry honors at USC Aiken
Michelle Mickie Killian, mother of four, will graduate summa cum laude from USC Aiken and has been named outstanding senior. Associate Professor Chad Leverette praises her as a top student. Killian presented at Pittcon 2010 and received multiple scholarships. She plans to continue as a research assistant before pursuing a PhD in analytical chemistry.
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Northwest Services seeks hosts for world student exchange
Northwest Services Peace Program asks local families to host an exchange student aged 15 to 18. Each student is insured, brings spending money, and will share household duties and family activities. Matches made by April 15. contact Matt and Cerissa Fulmer at 644-5682 or cln scouts at hotmail dot com.
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Devonwood 4-H Club Seeks Youth Horse Enthusiasts
Youths aged 4 to 19 are invited to join the new Devonwood 4-H Club focusing on horses. For information contact Wendy Garrett, club leader, at 270-7626 or via devonwoodatt.net.
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Rapist denied appeal in S C high court
The South Carolina Supreme Court denied a request for a new trial by Thomas Allen Hutto, a Graniteville man serving life for first degree burglary and related crimes. He argued probation agent testimony violated privilege, but the court upheld the post conviction decision, noting the evidence would not have changed the outcome. Dissenting Justice Pleiones criticized allowing privileged testimony citing legislative intent. Hutto remains imprisoned at Lieber Correctional Institution in Ridgeville.
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Aiken Design Review Board Meets April 6
The Design Review Board will meet Tuesday April 6 at 6 30 p.m. at 214 Park Ave SW. Old business covers the Aiken Overlay District with Michael Schepis seeking a new sign at 125 Richland Ave W. New business includes Dan Beavers asking for a walk up service window at 159 Laurens St and Robert Johnson requesting six window replacements at 212 Colleton Ave SE.
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Park Ave. S.W
Michael Schepis
Richland Ave
Dan Beavers
Laurens St
Robert Johnson
Colleton Ave
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