Trash piling blocks roads in Laurelwood before Masters
Letters warn trash on Thursdays and Fridays creates hazards as bags and lumber litter streets. Drivers report nails and blocked passage, condemning unsafe conditions and criticizing national leaders' war remarks.
No One Person Had Right To Paint Neighborhood Sign
Letter expresses disagreement with painting a Dunbarton Oaks sign and defends President Bush amid liberal criticism. Mentions neighborhood meeting, hate speech, and civic commentary. Includes thanks to Mrs. Reba Wisen er and organizations at a funeral, plus a Talkback hotline instruction.
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Hitchcock Healthcare launches kid fitness program
Hitchcock Healthcare offers a six week fitness and nutrition program for children ages 6 to 12 who are overweight or sedentary. The sessions run Tuesdays and Thursdays 5 30 to 6 30 p m from April 12 through May 20 at 690 Medical Park Drive Aiken. The cost is 90 dollars. For more information call 293-4245.
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Labrador retriever named Hope recovers after cruelty case
A black Labrador retriever nicknamed Hope, found severely injured on March 31 on Edrie Street, is recovering at the Aiken SPCA after about 1500 dollars in treatment. The owner faces cruelty charges and the dog will not be adopted until after a court hearing. Puppies from the dog are in foster care and may be adopted.
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Low income buyers gain access to affordable SC housing programs
South Carolina Housing Authority offers 15 to 30 year fixed rate mortgages under 5 percent for incomes 50 to 80 percent of county median in Aiken. Loans up to 144336 with 4.25 percent, 160176 with 4.99 percent, and down payment assistance 2000 to 7000 forgiven in five years. Programs require careful income limits and parental ownership rules. lenders include Bank of America and Wachovia among 75 plus statewide partners.
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Carolina First Bank
First Citizens Mortgage Corp
Security Federal Bank
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Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
S.C. State Credit Union
Southern Mortgage Co
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Free mulch for residents after January ice storm cleanup
After grinding 80,000 cubic yards of debris from an ice storm into 20,000 cubic yards of mulch, Aiken Public Works will provide unlimited free mulch to residents starting this Saturday at Citizens Park. Contractors may take theirs after April 17. pickup is on a first come, first served basis through April 25.
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Citizens Park
Tim Coakley
Aiken Public Works
Coakley
Banks Mill Road
Pine Log Road
Law enforcement join for Special Olympics Torch Run in April
Wichita police chief Marvin LaMuny sparked a long running program tied to the Special Olympics. In South Carolina, the Torch Run spans six legs from April 16 in Aiken County to May in Columbia, with fundraisers at Fire Mountain, Red Lobster, and more to aid local athletes and state games.
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Richard LaMunyon
Aiken County
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Aiken
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Fire Mountain Family
Hampton Ave
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