Public Safety urged to curb panhandling and road issues in town
Letters complain of persistent panhandling downtown and hazards on Dougherty Road and a cratering road behind South Aiken Baptist. Call for action on utility costs, a Dec 12 holiday, and better support for seniors while criticizing tax policy and trash collection funding.
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Christmas origins and hospital plans stir reader comments
Readers discuss Christmas origins, government funding, and MOX pay, while hoping University Hospital gains OK for a new facility. Aiken residents weigh in on two hospitals, church history, and practical etiquette, with talkback guidance and contact details.
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University Hospital
Aiken
Aiken Medicaid provider charged with fraud
Mary Evelyn Allen 65 of Aiken was arrested on medical assistance provider fraud and falsifying an employee transcript and charged with a felony computer crime. Investigators say KinderKids used a forged Columbia College transcript to qualify for Medicaid reimbursement. Allen is jailed in Aiken County and KinderKids may no longer be in operation.
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Mary Evelyn Allen
Aiken County
Allen
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S.C. Department of Disabilities and Special Needs
Columbia College
Mark Powell
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Santa Lights Up Smith-Hazel Tree Lighting With Joyful Kids
Children at the Smith-Hazel Recreation Center enjoyed a festive tree lighting and chat with Santa Claus, portrayed for 38 years by Charles Harris. Guests included families from H. Odell Weeks Activities Center and local churches, with former staffers like Betty Giles and Ethel Pope sharing warm views on the community tradition.
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Santa Claus
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Charles Harris
Smith Hazel
Harris
Friendship Baptist Church
Mt. Anna Baptist Church
Tiawana Jones
Tryson Milhouse
H. Odell Weeks
Anthony Gibson
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Anthony Jr
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Betty Giles
Smith-Hazel
Giles
Ethel Pope
Rob Novit
Langley Pond assessment boosted by $150K from council
Aiken County Council approved adding 150000 to the Langley Pond project for dam assessment and repair continuing a prior 150000 allocation. The move came as Councilman Scott Singer, ending his 12 years on District 2, endorsed successor Camille Furgiuele. The flash flood watch for Langley Dam was canceled as officials monitor drawdown and leak repairs. Maayan Schechter reports.
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Aiken County
Scott Singer
Singer
Camille Furgiuele
Aiken
County Council
Ronnie Young
Young
Council
la- Wana McKenzie
Scott
Langley Pond
Andrew Siders
Langley Dam
National Weather Service
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