County Honored for Emergency Responders Heroes
Aiken County residents praised emergency workers who saved Madison Coppemoll after she nearly drowned in a home pool. Father Phillip Coppemoll and Deputy John Murdick led CPR before responders arrived. The Wagener crash killed volunteer Jeffery Swartz while en route to a respiratory call, prompting council honors and sympathy for both families.
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Madison ‘Coppemoll
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John Murdick
Madison
New Ellenton
Jeffrey Swartz
Coppemoll
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Train project roots Aiken’s historic rail heritage
An editor’s note argues the restored train depot on Union Street and the two rusty dining cars can anchor a new railroad center in Aiken. It recalls how the town grew from the Charleston to Hamburg rail line and urges honoring the industry that created the community.
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Union Street
Charleston
Hamburg
Aiken Planning Commission Denies RHS Zoning Bid on Chime Bell Church Road
Residents accuse the Aiken County Planning Commission of siding with a large landowner from Augusta and another landowner who ignored a survey. They allege Mr Ashmore influenced proceedings after a failed land deal, claim misrepresentation by Mr Monahan, and argue the committee favored developers over residents.
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Aiken
Ashmore
Mr. Monah
Mr. Monahan
Chime Bell
Church Road
Monahan
Canning
Woodside
Chime Bell Church Road
Truth vs Greed in a Town: Aiken’s Sound Barrier Debate
Walter W. Lamb of Aiken criticizes a push for expensive projects funded by federal roads money. He questions tax burdens, loss of local charm, and the need for a five lane road and sound barrier amid growth. He urges preserving quaint town life against greed and power.
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Mr. Truth
Silver Bluff
Walter W. Lamb Aiken
Banks face coin shortage and waitlists for dollar coin
A reader notes a bank in the area with a long waiting list for the new dollar coin while their bank has none. They urge banks to be fair to customers, as many people on fixed incomes cannot spend large sums at once.
Tereoenvaltgy sthiles here tonight have very heavy hearts
A terse bericht reports a gathering tonight as the community bears heavy hearts after a local event. No further details are clearly readable.
Acknowledgments for Aiken Depot Project Support
A letterthanks White Crane Company and Aiken departments for crane access and railroad track work enabling a caboose move. Officials and citizens praised for patience and safety as streets were blocked, and Puryear Tennessee locals lauded for vision and cooperation.
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Aiken
Department of Public Works
Department of Public Safety
Puryear
Tenn
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