Local teen aims for pro BMX racing rise
Graniteville 17-year-old New vows professionalism in BMX racing with roots at Victory Christian School and Augusta tracks. He won the 2009 grand national in the 16-year-old Novice class and eyes the Expert level this season, facing high costs and a rebuilt Augusta track.
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Don’t Ride Over Dead Animals Appraisal and Local Suggestions
A reader urges not to run over roadkill and proposes notifying officials or removing carcasses. The message praises Tim Carlton as coroner appointee after training by Sue Townsend. The writer also suggests Aiken City Council fund long term utility cable burial and comments on the Horseplay display growing on them.
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Timberlake Involved in Wardrobe Incident Defended
Commentators say Janet Jackson did not act alone in the incident. Timberlake is cited for his partial responsibility while facing no legal penalties, with calls for accountability directed at the broader decision makers.
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Regions Bank promotes Patricia Altman to North Augusta Branch Manager
Regions Bank announces Patricia Altman is promoted to Branch Manager of the North Augusta Banking Center and John Cagle to the Central Carolina Commercial Lending Group. Altman leads branch operations and business development. Cagle handles commercial growth in North Augusta and Clearwater with 23 years in banking.
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Aiken
Correction to Aiken County coroner tenure noted
The Aiken Standard corrects that Chief Deputy Coroner Tim Carlton has served five years in the office, correcting a prior Feb 9 report. The paper regrets the error and clarifies the duration of Carlton's tenure.
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Aiken GOP urges caretaker for interim coroner slot
Aiken County Republican Party Chairman David Nix advocates Gov. Sanford appointing a neutral caretaker to fill the late Sue Townsend’s coroner term. He argues the interim appointee should not run in the June 8 primary to prevent political tensions and a lame duck term.
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Aiken Considers Roll Cart Pilot to Cut Waste Costs
The City of Aiken seeks resident interest in a pilot roll cart program for curbside trash. Bids are out for 1,000 carts as officials weigh replacing a new garbage truck and crew with a cart based collection system. The plan targets Gatewood River Bluff Governor Aiken Park and Woodside Plantation and may expand city wide. Municipal leaders note growth from 8346 to 9713 accounts and aim to curb overtime by guiding residents to curb on assigned days.
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Roger LeDuc
City refines roll cart collection amid budget shifts
Residents in subdivisions are asked to participate in a voluntary roll cart program to curb overtime as City growth drives costs. The plan seeks self sufficiency by raising waste collection fees by about four dollars over three years. Quarterly pickups for large items would replace current mixed disposal, with special pickups available for a fee. Contact Philip Lord for details.
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