Aiken residents urge housing options for retirees and policy reform
A reader criticizes lack of affordable senior housing in Aiken and calls for federal funding and varied living options. The letter argues for lower taxes, tariffs to build domestic manufacturing, and stricter family law measures including no fault divorce changes, child support enforcement, and potential penalties for adultery, urging citizen voices via TalkBack.
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Fit 4 School drew a large back to school crowd in Graniteville
The fifth annual Fit 4 School event at the Aiken County Family Y offered school supplies and perks such as free haircuts eye and hearing tests, ID kits, and an anti-bullying seminar. Organizers Chandler Law Firm Cedar Creek Church and local sponsors highlighted community support for children’s education.
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Music teacher named assistant principal at Redcliffe Elementary
Denise Barnhart, a longtime music teacher, joins Redcliffe Elementary as first-time assistant principal. She previously spent 2008 to 2014 at Oakwood Windsor and has led Gateway summer arts programs with Aiken County School District. Barnhart earned a master's in administration from Southern Wesleyan University and continues as Trinity United Methodist Church music director.
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Aiken Council to decide on Coca-Cola lot sale for Ashberry Landing
Aiken City Council will decide Monday whether to allow selling the 10,000 square foot former Coca-Cola site on Northside city land for a new Ashberry Landing conference center by Queen Harvey. The plan aims to add a meeting venue near Ventures Industrial Park by the airport, despite Coca-Cola buying the property over a decade ago for a regional office and distribution center.
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City Council Meeting Reminder at Municipal Building
City Council invites residents to a meeting on Monday at 7 p.m. in the Municipal Building located at 214 Park Ave. Attend to hear local issues and vote on upcoming matters.
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