Council Spars Over Sheriff Budget and Enforcement
Council members critiqued Sheriff Sellers and questioned handling of manpower and DUI grant funds. Hightower accused the sheriff of poor protection despite budget increases while Randall noted council limits. Mitchell pressed on fingerprint policy and Beech Island deputy use amid manpower claims.
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Snowy Aiken Skies Give Way to Warming Thursday
Parts of Aiken experienced light snow flurries with sleet as a cold front moved through. An official explained that little moisture limited precipitation to a few flakes, and the system is moving out with temperatures rising toward a near 60 degree high on Thursday.
Drummings Meeting Touts NAACP Presence and Hearing
Representatives from the Aiken NAACP and Drummings will attend the meeting. Rev. David Walker, chapter president, declines to comment until the hearing outcome is known. The property under dispute is valued under $1,000 and involves simple assault.
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