Unclear Complaint Letter Spans Local Issues
A reader vents about a sheriff allegedly hitting a vehicle and questions accountability. The note also touches on immigration views, presidential opinions, veterans, restaurant delays, and customer service, reflecting scattered public grievances.
Complaint over Sunday page 10 massage ad appearance
A reader condemns a massage advertisement in Sunday’s paper page 10 for its presenter’s tattoos and overall look. The commenter questions the ad’s appropriateness and urges accountability from the publication.
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Coroner Bill Cole shifts in local politics debate
A letter writer questions Bill Cole's move from highway patrol to Aiken County emergency preparedness and the coroner's office amid voter concerns. Another caller addresses tax funding for an African American cultural center, urging public input via Talkback and email.
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Aiken County
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Coroner’s Office
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Watercolor shows debut in Art After Hours downtown
Several downtown venues present watercolor shows as part of Art After Hours. New exhibitions open Thursday at Rabold Arnold and Jackson galleries with works by multiple artists and a piece by Harriet Marshall Goode. Etherredge Center displays Barbara Cheetham through May 4.
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Sherie Koenig
Trish Arnold
Judy Adamick
Mary Alice Lockhart
Barbara Yon
Jackson Gallery
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Steve Garner
Rose Metz
Rabold Gallery
Harriet Marshall Goode
Etherredge Center
Aiken
Barbara Cheetham
Aiken Center
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Jonah
Rachel Hodgkins
Southern Moon Pottery
USCA Builds New Stadium Hall Of Fame And Dorms For Campus
Construction at USC Aiken proceeds with Roberto Hernandez Stadium opening in 2003 as home to USCA baseball. A 316 bed residence hall funded by multiple sources began August 2003 with a July finish. The Convocation Center planned for 2005 promises 4000 seats and community benefit.
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Roberto Hernandez
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Aiken Student Housing Foundation
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Aiken County
South Carolina
Habitat home construction law under review in North Augusta
North Augusta officials review a South Carolina bill aimed at allowing not for profit groups like Habitat for Humanity to build residential homes with volunteer labor without a licensed builder. The two mortgage situation and transfer conditions prompt questions on whether homes with a mortgage qualify under the new rule.
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Habitat For Humanity
S.C
Don Smith
Habitat
Steve Smith
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Zier
Aiken to Build New Skate Park After Four-Year Plan
The city advances toward an Odell Weeks skate facility approved in a tax referendum. Eight proposals are under review with two or three firms to present. construction hinges on tennis court changes and school playoff timing, with about 125000 in funding for equipment and surfacing.
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Aiken
Glenn Parker
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South Aiken
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Odell Weeks
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