Cancel column sparks outrage over comments and justice
Readers criticize David Sirota for praising a Boston Marathon bomber reference and condemn the sentencing of a child rapist to 40 years. The post also targets Sen. Lindsey Graham over immigration stance and calls for tougher penalties and less political interference in high profile cases.
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Gratitude for Cracker Barrel Help and Emergency Responders
A reader thanks a Cracker Barrel couple who helped during a Tuesday incident. They stayed with the writer until fire department and ambulance arrived. The writer then received four days of cardiac care at Aiken Regional Medical Centers and is now home.
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Graham presses MOX funding pullback and cost cuts
Senator Lindsey Graham signals he will push to reduce MOX project costs as Shaw AREVA MOX Services estimates near eight billion dollars. He vows to keep MOX as the path forward while delaying energy secretary confirmation over budget and disposition concerns.
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Wish Upon A Car Show At Aiken Mall Saturday
The eighth annual Wish Upon A Car Benefit Car Show, sponsored by the Palmetto Kiwanis Club of Aiken, will run Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Aiken Mall on Whiskey Road. Proceeds fund Make-A-Wish Foundation projects and Kiwanis K-Kids programs. all vehicle makes and models can enter, with trophies awarded at 3 p.m.
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Aiken Mall
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Wish Show charity car event at Aiken Mall
The eighth annual Wish Show proceeds Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Aiken Mall with 17 classes plus awards for Best Paint Engine Interior and more. Preregistration costs 15 dollars, day registration 20 dollars, door prizes and a silent auction, free spectator admission, pets available for adoption, Elvis act Jason Sikes, rain date May 4.
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Author to speak to Aiken Historical Society on Sand River
James B. Osbon will discuss his book Sand River at the Aiken County Historical Society spring meeting in the museum on Sunday at 3 p.m. The event includes a book signing and reception, open to the public with no admission. Membership forms and contact details provided.
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Hitchcock Woods
Aiken
James B. Osbon
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Aiken County Historical Society
Aiken County Historical Museum
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Historical Society
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