Saddam captured near a hole and loan forgiveness debate
Readers debate Saddam Hussein capture and U S loan forgiveness to Iraq in a Talkback column. They discuss political timing and praise, local concerns about new fitness centers, youth hangouts, and skepticism about tax money for sports versus school funding. Readers are invited to comment via hotline or email.
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Arnold Gallery Arts After Hours Exhibit Opens in Aiken
The Arnold Gallery in Aiken unveils Art after Hours with a reception by the artists on Thursday Dec 18 from 6 to 9 p.m. For details call 799-8869. The Aiken County Library hosts Kwanzaa A Cultural Holiday Saturday Dec 27 at 1 p.m. free admission. Call 642-2022. The Aiken County Parks Recreation and Tourism Dept hosts Back to School Bash Friday Jan 2 at Harrison Carver Park for 2nd to 5th graders with games and activities from noon to 4 p.m. Free, call 593-4698.
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Wagener Salley FFA fund drives food for Christ Central
Wagener Salley High School FFA launches a town names food drive at Piggly Wiggly to aid Christ Central Ministries. Shoppers contribute in the name of their town from Thanksgiving through December 22, with a tally and plaque for the winning town.
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Toys for Tots drives unite Marines for Christmas gifts
Retired U S Marines from the James L Hammons Marine Corps League and Riverfront Marine Corps League again gather toys and donations for the Toys for Tots program across the CSRA. Ed Hammons says the area will serve more than 8000 families as G Force Cable adds a $4700 gift to boost year end distributions.
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Arrest Made in Montmorenci Post Office Robbery Case
Claude W. Cordell 27 of 120 Johnny St Montmorenci was arrested after a multi agency search aided by a helicopter. Investigators linked him to the December 9 armed robbery at the Charleston Highway post office where the suspect fled with cash money orders and a purse. Cordell is held at the Aiken County Detention Center.
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Secret Santa program fills 1056 Christmas wish lists in Aiken
Frank Cunningham of Secret Santa of Aiken County reports more than 3,000 toys purchased by sponsors will fill 1,056 lists this Christmas. Volunteers screened applicants since November and coordinated with agencies to prevent duplication as South Aiken Presbyterian’s sanctuary fills with wrapped presents matching family lists.
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North Augusta council mulls prayer tradition at meeting
North Augusta Mayor Lark Jones said the council will likely maintain its December reading of the Christmas story from Luke 2. He cited a recent conference on council prayer and a South Carolina case under appeal that questioned prayers invoking specific religions.
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