Innocence and road safety concerns in Talkback notes
A caller urges due process for dogfighter cases and warns against vigilantism while another voice reports a church entrance accident on U S Highway 1. Two women avoided serious injury when an entrance closure led to a collision. caller suggests reopening or rerouting for safety.
Changes at Windsor First Baptist Church Spark Concern
A reader letter discusses church changes and urges reflection on old practices. The piece pivots to issues at the Aiken County Detention Center, urging internal inquiries and caution about safety. It promotes the Talkback hotline and email for comments while noting that names won’t be published.
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Aiken County Detention Center
Aikenstandard
Aiken
Aiken Council weighs tattoo zone limits and hotel water issue
The Aiken City Council meets at 7 p.m. to vote second reading on limiting tattoo parlors to industrial zones and banning them within 1,000 feet of churches schools or playgrounds. The session also covers water service for Bansi Patel’s 100 room Whiskey Road hotel and potential denial of a 12 000 square foot conference center.
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Aiken
Southside
S.C. General Assembly
Beverly Rearps
Lessie Price
Bansi Patel
Patel
Whiskey Road
Ellenton Commission of Public Works
New Ellenton
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Roger LeDuc
Deaf disc golf star Shannon Lally wins national title
Shannon Lally of Baltimore dominates the Deaf Disc Golf Association national championship held in Augusta and North Augusta. Carrie Osier of Cumberland, R.L., wins the women's division as dozens of athletes from Augusta to Seattle compete under clear skies with courses at Riverview Park and Lake Olmstead. Lally cites consistency and PDGA experience as keys to victory.
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North Augusta
Shannon Lally
Carrie Osier
Deaf Disc Golf Association
Lally
Baltimore
DDGA
Augusta
Osier
Cumberland
R.L
Brandie Aguado
Fountain Valley
Calif
Riverview Park
Lake Olmstead Park
Chris Preston
San Diego
Savannah
Gallaudet University
Professional
Disc Golf Association
Ae Shawn
Tim Monigan
Gaithersburg
Nuts About Mutts dog show planned by Molly's Militia
Molly's Militia hosts an October 30 dog show at Harrison Caver Recreation Center with contests like Best Trick and Mr and Mrs Nuts About Mutts. Proceeds fund animal rescue, foster homes, and adoptions while activities include bobbing for tennis balls and hay rides.
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Molly’s Militia
Harrison-Caver Recreation Center
U.S. Hwy 421
Elaine van der Linden
Molly’s Milita, Inc
van der Linden
Dress for success or struggle with dress code at Schofield
Schofield Middle School enforces a dress code across the Aiken County District. Principal Beatrice McGhee supports a businesslike academic atmosphere while parents are called to provide appropriate clothes or students face in school suspension. Administrators note outfits promoting sex drugs or alcohol are not allowed and uniform policies are debated in context of broader student individuality.
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Schofield Middle
Beatrice McGhee
Aiken County
Schofield
Area 1
David Caver
Rebecca Stanberry
Kayla Vaughn
McGhee
Priscillia Leugemors
Aiken High School
Rachel
Sarah
Leugemors
Caver
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