Aiken community letters highlight second opinions and layaway angels
Readers urge caution with surgery and praise a second medical opinion in Aiken. The Aiken Layaway Angels fund several layaways to brighten Christmas for families. Clarification on animal control explains SPCA roles separate from county shelter. County authorities were patrolling New Ellenton Friday night for drug-related street cases.
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Choosing police and community control of service
A community proposes selecting its police agency similar to how residents choose schools when dissatisfied. The idea argues for local oversight and accountability by letting residents decide which department serves their area.
Aiken readers weigh in on gas prices travel and politics
Readers debate cheap gas in Aiken and national issues. They question presidential vacations and funding choices while asking about local fuel prices. Call the Talk Back hotline to share opinions on current events and local concerns.
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Thurmond seeks justice recusal over Beatty remarks
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson will ask the state Supreme Court to recuse Justice Donald Beatty from criminal cases after Beatty questioned prosecutorial ethics and warned prosecutors could face discipline. The move follows concerns from 13 of 16 solicitors including Second Circuit Solicitor J Strom Thurmond Jr. Beatty’s remarks at a September conference cited alleged prosecutorial misconduct amid a broader ethics dispute.
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AAUW Books n Things fundraiser offers gift certificates
The American Association of University Women announces gift certificates for its Books n Things fundraiser. The event runs February 28 and March 1 at the former CVS on Richland Avenue. Certificates come in 5 and 10 dollar amounts and may be bought at Re-Fresh or Party Tyme or by calling Darlene Rittel.
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Thoroughbred Dart Association Opens Winter Sign-Ups
The Thoroughbred Dart Association will accept team sign ups for the winter season. Elections are set at VFW Post 5877 on January 7 at 7 p.m. Interested candidates must submit letters of intent by 7 05 p.m. on January 7, with team rosters due the same day.
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Hutchings a woman of many talents in Ridge Spring
Kate Hutchings, owner of 65 acre Winding Trail Sport Horses, is a Realtor, dressage judge, breeder, trainer and competitor. Relocated from Pennsylvania to Aiken County, she earned US Equestrian Federation small r judge status in 1996 and a Realtor license in 1998. Her foal Mighty Venture earned premium foal honors with Oldenburg Registry of North America.
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