The Racoon Killings and Public Safety Raises
Letters critique the killing of Rascal the raccoon and argue for isolation over punishment. The writer cites poor communication and calls for sensible handling, then pivots to protest over Manager Roger LeDuc’s pay raise and public safety compensation. They urge city council to discuss a hard earned raise.
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Roger LeDuc
Aiken
LeDuc
No. 1s Vessey Jackson Seeks Resignation
A pointed criticism questions Vessey Jackson over demanding resignations while accusing Sen. Lott, noting past adultery denial and cover up, and calling into doubt his own claim to reverend status. The remark highlights apparent hypocrisy and a challenged public image.
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Vesse Yacxson
Sen. Lott
City Voice Urges Public Action on Pay and Turnover
A reader applauds Roger LeDuc for a proposed raise while criticizing City Hall for high turnover in Public Safety and Public Works. The letter cites Fire Engineer staff exits, insurance concerns, and calls for council attention, urging readers to comment via Talkback and email.
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Gary Coyne
Roger LeDuc
Public Safety
Public
Public Works
Rainbow Terrace Motel faces possible closure
Aiken County Council will decide on Tuesday whether to close the Rainbow Terrace Motel at 4466 Jefferson Davis Highway after safety concerns. Inspectors found fire hazards dilapidation and unclean conditions, with sewage fixed but electrical work lagging.
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Clearwater
Aiken
Aiken County
Phil England
Young
Joan Wilson Donnelly
Rainbow Terrace
Anita Ball
Local photographer duo showcases art at Southern Traditions party
Gail and Jerry Deeds presented travel photography at Houndslake Country Club during Southern Traditions Real Estate annual Christmas party. The Cum ming couple, with photos featuring gondolas in Venice, Pisa walls and Provencelike scenes, seek gallery space in Aiken while Deeds has work in six Georgia galleries. Karen Brazeal and Cathy Moore facilitated the outreach, highlighting the potential asset to the local art scene.
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Houndslake Country Club
Provence
Venice
Pisa
Aiken
Jerry Deeds
Gail
Deeds
Cumming
Georgia
Karen Brazeal
Mike
Cathy Moore
Cathy
Brazeal
Clearwater man charged after high speed pursuit
Donovan O Neal Stewart 28 of 73 Church St was arrested after a pursuit with Aiken Public Safety and S C Highway Patrol ending on Wexford Mill Road. He is charged with reckless driving failure to stop for blue lights and siren and driving under suspension, with pending additional shoplifting related charges. Stewart was booked at the Aiken County Detention Center. Authorities say the vehicle matched descriptions from multiple shoplifting incidents at the Aiken Mall.
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Clearwater
Donovan O'Neal Stewart
Church St
S.C. Highway Patrol
Lance Pl. RK. Hughes
Aiken
Eagerton
Whiskey Road
East Gate Drive
Tony Bell
Pine Log Road
Aiken Public Safety
Hughes
S.C. 302
Wexford Mill Road
Stewart
Aiken County Detention Center
David Turno
Turno
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