Vatican sees China tensions as test of faith and dialogue
Benedict XVI urged perseverance for Chinese Catholics amid government pressure on religious freedom as Vatican critics push Beijing to restore dialogue. The report notes broader Christian persecution in the Middle East, with a Baghdad church bombing killing 68 during Mass and lingering damage from the attack.
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City Clerk Sara Ridout Reflects 50 Years with Aiken
Sara Ridout has served the City of Aiken for five decades working with five city managers and three mayors. She started as a typist in 1957, became city clerk in 1988, and has witnessed the evolution from manual typing to computers. Ridout cites helping citizens and dedication to the city as key reasons for her long tenure.
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Salley man dies in Friday night crash on Rish Store Road
A 24-year-old Salley resident Calvin Friday died after his Toyota pickup overturned on Rish Store Road at 8 p.m. He was not wearing a seatbelt. The incident, discovered by a passerby, is under investigation by the Aiken County Coroner's Office and South Carolina Highway Patrol. toxology is pending.
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City saves by matching private sector for recycling work
Pearce notes that a private sector could perform recycling tasks for free and North Augusta agreed to match that, eliminating costs this past spring. The city continues pursuing projects to enhance green initiatives, including energy use efficiency, alternative transportation, and other items in the updated strategic plan.
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