Postage rights for lawmakers spark budget critique
An editorial argues that elected senators and representatives should pay for their own postage to help preserve the post office and curb economic drain, noting the disparity between average wages and life-time postal benefits.
Talk Back Rants On Politics And Local Development
A block of comments critiques Talk Back and discusses local issues. The writer defends the Aiken Farmers Market praising local produce and year round vendors while contrasting political parties and arguing bypass expansion is necessary. The piece laments suburban growth linked to a legacy nuclear site and defends jobs from development amid complaints.
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Fresh Market praised for Southside building design
A reader commends the Fresh Market and its designers for delivering a building on the Southside that improves the area and removes the presence of unattractive fast food outlets.
East Aiken students paint music mural with visiting artist
Fifth grader Darin Parker discusses his new mural project at East Aiken School of the Arts as artist Lynn Miller from Clemson guides the fifth grade. The mural, created during a weeklong residency funded by state arts grants, blends student ideas with professional oversight to celebrate the school’s arts program.
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Fix the Debt Coalition Seeks Bipartisan Debt Solution
In South Carolina a Fix the Debt South Carolina coalition touts cooperation to curb trillions in debt. Leaders from business and veteran communities urge legislators to adopt a plan combining revenues with targeted cuts while addressing defense spending entitlements and waste.
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UPS Leads Shared Tree Planting Effort In Aiken
UPS teams with Mead Hall Salvation Army and Town Place Suites to plant 30 trees at Morgan Street and Barnwell Avenue. About 30 participants including Mead Hall students donated time during spring break to enhance the neighborhood and support UPS Foundation goals.
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