Kudos to North Augusta TalkBacker Sparks Civic Debate
A reader praises North Augusta and urges either move there or join Aiken City Council to influence change. The post defends veterans amid Vietnam era taunts, laments rising city fees, questions political party ties, and condemns protests turned violent toward police as terrorism.
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Elevator road idea sparks city council debate
A local council committee discusses a living requirement for department heads proposing live in Crosland Park to reduce crime. Readers recall recent thefts and cost concerns with Obamacare while a resident laments rising insurance premiums and broad public dissatisfaction.
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Caturday adoption event offers free cat carriers and food
Friends of the Animal Shelter FOTAS and ACAS host a Saturday event at 333 Wire Road Aiken from 11 30 a m to 4 p m offering free cat carriers and cat food with feline adoptions. Cats and kittens are available for 15 includes spay neuter vaccines and microchip.
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BLOTTER REPORTS THIEVES STORMS AIKEN AREA WEEK
Aiken County Sheriff Office reports thefts and break ins across multiple sites. Victims include an 82 year old man missing an orange leaf blower on Valley Road, a rifle stolen from a Camp Marie Drive home, a Warrenville woman’s car theft on Frontage Road, and a red lawnmower removed on Kalmia Circle. Additional incidents involve windows broken on Columbia Highway N, possible squatting on Lorraine Drive, a confrontation with a gun on Calderwood Drive, clothing and cash stolen from a donation jar on Fabian Drive, missing inhaler in East Gate Drive hotel, a work truck taken Wednesday, and a sexual assault threat outside a Sumter Street home. Also reported were break-ins on Horry Street, counterfeit bills at a gas station on Richland Avenue, and other miscellaneous thefts and threats.
Aug. 25 bookings at Doris C Gravat Detention Center
The Aug. 25 list includes arrestees such as Daniel Nelson 33 for open container and hit and run, Jerrell Littles 23 held for Berkeley County, and James Bates 40 facing meth or cocaine trafficking. Also noted are Amy Boyd 40 disorderly conduct, Gladys Matthews 56 assault, and other inmates with charges or warrants awaiting disposition. Online access via the Aiken Standard Crime tab provides full details.
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