Readers argue salaries and local issues in Aiken
A letter to the editor questions a Dodgers contract and pro athlete pay while urging tax and school board reform. The writer also cites traffic woes on Hitchcock Parkway and Whiskey Road, praising Aiken but calling for safer driving and better traffic signals.
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State urged to expand ignition interlock measures for DUI
MADD reports South Carolina has one of the worst drunk driving records and calls for an all offender ignition interlock bill. Emma's Law passed Senate and sits in House Judiciary Committee. advocates argue ignition interlocks deter repeat DUI offenses and save lives.
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Aiken Standard Opinion Column Cites Calls for More Investigation
Teddy Kulmala notes readers may urge deeper scrutiny before supporting bills. MADD researchers claim ignition interlocks reduce DUI recidivism while SC DUI deaths rose 2011 to 2012. 2012 county fatalities totaled 20 with about 40 percent alcohol related, and 2013 deaths reached 28 with roughly 31 percent alcohol related.
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Snow Days dress rehearsal brings snow to Aiken kids
St Mary Help of Christians Catholic School held Snow Days at The Village of Woodside offering snow, snowballs, sledging inflatables and hot chocolate as a fun raiser. Parents and sponsors funded the event with in kind support from The Village of Woodside and a PTO led committee.
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Aiken Trials seeks jockey for promotional role
The Aiken Trials will hold jockey tryouts on February 10 at the Aiken Training Track as part of Aiken's Triple Crown events. The position involves dressing in costume to promote the event and raising fan excitement, with a talent fee and marketing experience plus TV and radio exposure. Contact Mike Thomas at 803-226-0284 or email mike south-company. com for details.
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Jockey Tryouts Announced for February IC
Local sports group invites riders to join jockey tryouts on February IC. Interested applicants should contact Mike Thomas at 803 226 0284 or email mike south company com for details.
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