Readers voice concerns and community notes in Aiken
A reader voice page cites rising gas prices, bicycle licensing ideas, church decor praise, One Table charity debate, lawn care gratitude, license tag checks, magazine donations, and lottery results, urging local action and engagement.
MOX workers charged in $4 million fraud scheme
Two men from Georgia and Ohio were indicted on conspiracy to commit wire fraud and theft of government funds for allegedly submitting false invoices to MOX Services at the Savannah River Site. Phillip Thompson, Wise Services senior rep for the MOX project, and Aaron Vennefron formed AV Security to bill for nonexistent goods via interstate wire transfers.
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La Dolcé Bakery Reopens at New Aiken Location
La Dolcé Cafe Bakery and Tea Room reopened at 967 Dougherty Road in Aiken after months of renovation. Owner Lady Kelly MacVean says the new site offers breakfast and lunch 8 am to 4 pm Tuesday through Saturday, with high tea daily featuring imported English China and 100 loose leaf teas.
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Aiken's Hoofbeats and Carols Parade Lights Downtown
Judy Turner and her granddaughter Brynn watch Hathhaway Hounds Hoofbeats and Christmas Carols parade along Laurens Street in downtown Aiken. Riders, ponies, miniature horses, hay wagon and a trailer with Santa entertain as Corby Golias enjoys the moment. Dede Biles reports.
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