Letters to the Editor Oppose Bush Criticism and School Day Changes
Readers attack Clinton defense of Bush National Guard service and question his integrity. Other letters call for selecting another make up day for President's Day, praise local wrestling coverage, critique a coach, urge drive thru quality, and complain about pothole repairs on Banks Mill Road.
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Proposed museum integration debated in Aiken
Readers argue for integrating the proposed African American museum with the existing Aiken museum to better serve the community. The message also Contains a controversial claim about illegal aliens and invites comments via Talkback hotline or email for editorial consideration.
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Bergen Village plan vetoed by North Augusta council
North Augusta City Council rejected two Planning Commission recommendations for Bergen Village. Residents of Bergen Place opposed a Spine Road connector and a 12 foot pedestrian bike path to link Bergen Village with Bergen Place. Council approved preserving space for a future right of way while Baggott cast the lone dissenting vote.
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Bergen Village
Lark Jones
Planning Commission
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Meloan
Skip Grkovic
Carolyn Baggott
Crowell
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Celebrity basketball team to face Harlem Ambassadors in Aiken
A celebrity mix from Aiken will play the Harlem Ambassadors on March 4 at 7 p.m. in USC Aiken gym. Proceeds support Stay-in-School efforts with two hours of family entertainment. Sponsorship from Bridgestone Firestone and Hubbell Power System backs a drug free show. Tickets cost four dollars, under five free, with all money aiding community programs.
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Aiken
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Firestone
Hubbell Power System
Europe
Asia
North America
Ladé Majic
Hubbell Business Unit
Mark Mikes
Mikes
Marietta College
Ohio
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Aiken-area
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David Turno
Turno
Firestone South Carolina
Mary McLaughlin
Jim Hanna Sportswear
Woodside
Hotel Aiken
USC Aiken
Aiken area basketball program lists staff and coaches
The group includes Donnie Holland former SAHS coach leading the program with assistants and officers from ADPS USC Aiken Aiken High and local schools. Names noted include Ashley Brown Marc Hutchinson Matt Colin John Edwards Herbert Schofield and more with affiliations to Foxxy 103.1 Bridgestone Firestone USCA Public Safety and area middle and high schools.
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South Aiken High School
Donnie Holland
Foxxy
Mike Brandt
USCA
Ashley Brown
Rock St
Donald Butler
Matt Colin
Aiken Middle School
Andy Dyer
USC Aiken
John Edwards
SAHS
Guy Hoffman
Bridgestone
Firestone
Carlos Hope
Marc Hutchinson
KDO
Mark Mikes
Hubbell Power Systems
Marcia Nash
First Steps
Elijah Pricelli
Usca Public Safety
Thomas Ryan
Aiken High
Herbert Schofield
ADPS
Gary Wade
Watoma Williams
Woman charged in boyfriend's stabbing in Aiken
A 22-year-old Aiken woman Courtney Alexandria Jay was arrested after stabbing her boyfriend during an argument at their South side apartment. Police found a bloody steak knife, and the victim, treated at MC Georgia, reported being stabbed in the chest and restrained during the altercation. Jay posted $20,000 bond and was charged with assault and battery with intent to kill.
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Aiken
Courtney Alexandria Jay
Fairway Ridge
Jay
Aiken Department of Public Safety
Medical College of Georgia
Karen
Kdaily
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Aiken Republican Club marks two years of engagement
The Aiken Republican Club, founded with Arthur Andersen, celebrates two years of monthly forums featuring GOP speakers and candidate forums. Members, now 120 plus, share meals and Q A sessions to discuss issues and encourage civic participation within the county party structure. Contact Bunker at 642-4461 for more information.
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Arthur Andersen
Hilton Head
Aiken
Republican Club
Republican Organization
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Mike Hunt
Jody Rowland
Aiken County
City of
S.C. Gop
Katon Dawson
Republican Party
David Nix
Marianne Pecoraro
Jeannie Heard
Woodside Plantation
Mark Sanford
Sanford
Heard
Bunker
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