Good OP Boy Club Fights State Cigarette Tax Rise
A Legislature faction named Good OP Boy Club plans to oppose proposed cigarette tax increases, arguing the levy is already among the lowest nationally. The commentator suggests delay before any policy change and criticizes media emphasis on surveillance tapes.
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Barking Opinions Stir Community Debate
Readers vent about dog noise and safety concerns while criticizing politics and zoning. The letter-writers call for better personal boundaries, respect for private property, and a calmer public discourse on city issues.
Hostage Hero Ashley Smith Tells of Redemption in Ridge Spring
Ashley Smith recounted a life from drug addiction and near death to a turning point during the 2005 Atlanta hostage case with Brian Nichols. She described divorce, marriage, the death of her husband, and her path to faith, sobriety, and plans to start a ministry with her fiancé in Augusta.
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Former SRS workers urged to seek EEOICP benefits at town hall
Tim Lerew of Professional Case Management led about 20 former Savannah River Site employees and spouses through the two part town hall on the EEOICP program. He explained Amendment B offers up to 150000 in lump sum and home nursing care, with medical benefits. Amendment E is broader and covers illnesses from toxic exposure.
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North Augusta plans back drive through ban in core downtown
The North Augusta Planning Commission approved the Development Plan called the Bible to guide future growth and unanimously rejected a Jackson Square site modification for a back drive through teller. Panel chair Meloan cited pedestrian focus and West Avenue neighborhood preservation while Brannon urged case by case review.
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Aiken Standard Printer and Delivery Guide Adopts New Hours
The notice outlines office hours from 8 30 a.m. to 5 30 p.m. Monday through Friday and lists newsroom contacts for Local news Features and Sports. It includes publisher contact details, mailing address, subscription rates and delivery times for weekdays and weekends, plus re delivery and payment instructions.
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Thursday Lottery Results
Thursday winning numbers include Pick 3 Midday 9 0 7 Pick 4 Midday 9 4 9 6 Pick 3 Evening 7 5 6 Pick 4 Evening 3 8 7 9.
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Pet food recall spreads after melamine contamination
Chenango Valley Pet Foods recalls several dry pet foods after Wilbur Ellis flagged rice protein concentrate may contain melamine. Affected products include Doctors Foster and Smith Chicken and Brown Rice Formula Adult Lite Dog Food and Rice Formula Adult Lite Cat Food with various package sizes and best by dates. Consumers may call 610-821-0608 with questions.
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