Aiken Talkback Notes Local Issues and Opinions
Readers discuss Carolina dogs and animal care in Ridge Spring and Aiken. Comments urge downtown jewelry repairs, critique political figures, praise local ice cream, promote responsible pet ownership, thank the Parks and Recreation Department, and celebrate the Aiken Triple Crown Polo event with a call to participate.
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New face at Aiken County Solicitor’s Office
Ola Johnson joins the Aiken County Judicial Center as an assistant solicitor for the second judicial circuit after leaving public defense. The University of South Carolina graduate, previously a public defender from 2001 to 2003, aims to impact crime positively while leveraging defense experience. Johnson, his wife Stephany, and their plans to move back to Aiken reflect his commitment to prosecutorial work.
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Masters Week Drives Traffic to Aiken Municipal Airport
The Aiken Municipal Airport handles a surge of corporate and private jets during Masters Week. Operations manager Beth North notes extended runway upgrades and extra staff help accommodate diverse visitors from the United States and Canada while weather mostly cooperates.
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Law enforcement fundraisers support South Carolina Special Olympics
Area officers join Red Lobster servers this weekend raising tips for the Special Olympics. The May 6 Torch Run from North Augusta to Aiken covers 12 miles ending at the sheriff's office with agencies including the Aiken County Sheriff's Office and FBI participating.
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Treasury official to speak at USC Aiken Monday
Arnie Havens acting deputy secretary of the U S Treasury will visit USC Aiken Monday April 11 and deliver three speeches at the Etherredge Center Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce office and the Rotary Club of Aiken. The events cover corporate responsibility ethics and Social Security policy with public access. For details call USC Aiken School of Business Administration at 803 641 3340.
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