Trio named 2015 Persons of the Year
The year 2015 brought change to Aiken as new leaders emerged. Rick Osbon won the mayoral race defeating Lessie Price, while John Klimm became city manager and Sean Alford county superintendent. Osbon criticized the 1 percent hospitality tax and pledged growth without losing the city’s character.
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Play pits blind woman against three con men
A dramatic feature in Inside Today follows a blind woman who confronts three con men in a gripping real life style tale. The article probes deception, courage, and resilience amid a tense confrontation.
Area Deaths in South Carolina Cities
Obituaries note the deaths of John P. Adams of Graniteville Mary L. Bell of North and Pamela Ann Procter Oates of Aiken. Funeral notices appear in the Deaths and Funerals section on page 6A.
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Aiken
Weather forecast note with five day outlook
General offices note gives a chance of rain with a high of 76 and a low of 61. The entry references a complete five day forecast and the number 14 appears, indicating a data point or page reference.
Aiken man paddles the Savannah River
Brandon Imler of Aiken kayaked from Augusta to Savannah, a 168 river mile journey completed in five days. The 34 year old, who moved from Minnesota to Atlanta then Aiken, planned a nine day trip but rode a 2.5 mph current to race down the Savannah River. He carried 171 pounds of food and 8 gallons of water for the trek beginning November 20, crossing near Hutchinson Island across from River Street.
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