Editorial letter criticizes dogs and federal policies
A reader from Aiken SC expresses anger at dog neglect and calls for harsh punishment for owners. The letter questions Nevada federal landownership, Senate leadership, Yucca Mountain’s shutdown, and discount rates in South Carolina employment data. It alleges welfare reliance and IRS policies keep people poor.
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Malaysian plane dispute fuels media criticism in letter
A reader voices distrust of how the Malaysian plane story is covered by news media. The letter invites public comment via TalkBack or email, noting names are not required and comments may be edited for space.
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Corrections: Medac relocation job figures corrected
The correction notes 615 jobs were misstated. 200 new jobs will be created and 400 existing jobs will relocate to North Augusta. The article also misidentified Jason Fulmer. he is the program director for retention and advancement programs at the Center for Educator Recruitment Retention and Advancement.
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Medallions honor Kershaw Square restoration in Aiken
Historic Aiken Foundation awarded Bill and Simmie Moore for reviving eight cottages at Kershaw Square near Kershaw Street and Staubes Lane. The project preserved old Aiken architecture while adding modern touches. Each cottage, named after Hitchcock Woods plants, features varied layouts but shared pine walls and railroad era details.
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Local groups donate mattresses and pajamas to Helping Hands
Helping Hands Inc. receives donations from Women of Woodside Savannah River Nuclear Solutions and Aiken Sunrise Rotary Club funding two new teen boy mattresses and 500 dollars toward program areas. The South Carolina Misfits Motorcycle Club held a pajama run delivering 144 pajamas and 860 dollars. Donnie Castricone praises the effort for supporting children.
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Graham Urges Bipartisan Work As Senate Race Heats Up
South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham argues Republicans must cross the aisle with Democrats and President Obama, citing Reagan and O Neill as examples, while criticizing MOX project delays at Savannah River Site. He spoke during a visit to Aiken.
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