Public reflections on local events and civic conduct
A reader comments on police, etiquette, speaking limits, and road safety. They praise the mayor of Aiken for speech limits while stressing sirens during chases. They praise the discovery of a missing dog in North Augusta and celebrate a girl’s reunion with Daisy. They urge apologies from a Councilman for public disparagement and commend Boy Scouts aiding Austin Spann and his father, Sgt Daymon Spann.
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Austin Spann
Public Safety
Daymon Spann
Spann
Gratitude for Stranger Who Paid for Meal and Found Purse
A reader thanks the unknown person who paid for her and her granddaughter’s meal and also thanks the person who found her purse. She invites others to call the TalkBack line at 803-644-2384 or email editorial aikenstandard.com with brief comments.
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Aikenstandard
Aiken
Aikenstandard. Com
Dustin Turner
Nas
Mrs Clay at Redcliffe program on African American Experience
The program Mrs. Clay at Redcliffe and the African American Experience runs from 4 to 5 15 p.m. Saturday March 7 at Redcliffe Plantation 181 Redcliffe Road Beech Island Tickets cost 8 dollars for adults and 6 50 dollars for S C seniors Participants can register by calling 803 827 1473 or emailing redcliffe scort.com
Wilson urges funding for SRS and Fort Jackson missions
Rep. Joe Wilson argues for full funding of Savannah River Site MOX facility at $345 million and support for H Canyon and Savannah River National Lab missions. He warns of Russia pact noncompliance if MOX stalls and cites possible Fort Jackson job losses from sequestration while stressing base training impacts.
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Joe Wilson
R-S.c
Savannah River
Fort Jackson
House Budget Committee
South Carolina
Barack Obama
Ment
Wilson
Russia
MOX
H Canyon
Savannah River National Lab
Srs
Storytime in the Gardens returns this spring in Aiken
Storytime in the Gardens launches its 23rd season on Tuesdays at 4 p.m. through May 27 at Hopelands Gardens sand patio 135 Dupree Place near the Aiken Racing Hall of Fame. Each session invites blankets or chairs, snacks, and a free book to one attending family.
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Hopelands Gardens
Dupree Place
Aiken Racing Hall of Fame
Storytime In the Gardens
Aiken
Friends of Hopelands and
Rye Patch Inc
Lions Club of Aiken
Aiken Veterinary Clinic
Jane Crayton Davis
Bradley Boni
Gary Smith
Johnson, Johnson, Whittle and
Lancer
H. Odell Weeks
Whiskey Road
Storytime in the Gardens at Hopelands
Storytime sessions run at 4 p.m. each Tuesday from March 3 to May 27 on the land patio at Hopelands Gardens, 135 Dupree Place. Admission is free. for details call 803-642-7631.
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Hopelands Gardens
Dupree Place
County backs amendment to water withdrawal law
Aiken County Council urged the Aiken County Legislative Delegation to back amendment H. 3564 to the 2010 Water Withdrawal Act. The bill would require a permitting process for agricultural withdrawals over 3 million gallons per month, add a longer public-notice period, ensure in-stream flow, and require a backup water source for large operations. The move follows Walther Farms Edisto River irrigation concerns and involves Rep. James Smith and Rep. Bill Taylor with calls for support from Rep. Bill Hixon and Rep. Chris Corley.
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Aiken County
South Carolina
S.C
Tom Young
R-Aiken
Kathy Rawls
Rawls
Walther Farms
Edisto River
Jason Walther
Ronnie Young
James Smith
D-Richland
Bill Taylor
Department of Natural Resources
Wagener
Doug Busbee
Aiken
Young
Taylor
Bill Hixon
North Augusta
Chris Corley
Graniteville
Maryan Schechter
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