Readers' Talkback on race, sheriffs and highways in Aiken Standard
Callers urge Sanford to pick a neutral sheriff for Aiken County to ensure equal footing for all. A reader defends teens and rebukes focus on black and white issues, urging better example. They advocate improved paving on Hwy 19 North and Moore County Road and invite brief comments via Talkback.
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Sanford
Aiken County
Tama Coumora
Aiken
Moore County Road
Aikenstandard
Wty’s Annual Show At Aiken Mall January 1920
Wty’s annual show set for January 1920 at the Aiken Mall features hundreds of bonsai specimens from Southern growers in white and red hues. Fred Wieland will display a bonsai, with participants including the Augusta Aiken Chapter of Ikebana International. Details from Paul Dahlen and Lee Poe at listed contacts.
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Wty
Aiken Mall
Fred Wieland
Augusta-Aiken
Ikebana International
Paul Dahlen
Lee Poe
Mixed reactions to Sanford stance on private task force meetings
Residents and officials weigh Governor-elect Mark Sanford's push for private task force meetings. Some say public access is essential, citing transparency and the public's right to know, while others note practical needs and volunteer status may justify confidentiality as preliminary reports are prepared. The groups aim to present findings by January 13 with final reports due February 1.
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Sanford
Mark Sanford
S.C
Roland Smith
R-Warrenville
Economic Development Task Force
Associated Press
Smith
Power
Angela Burkhalter
North Augusta
Bill Burkhalter
Aiken County
SRP Federal Credit Union grows roots in CSRA area
The Savannah River Plant Federal Credit Union headquartered in North Augusta has grown to over 70 000 members with assets near 350 million. It operates a main facility on Rutland Drive in Aiken and a newer site on Pine Log Road across from Rivers Funeral Home. Members span Barnwell Martinez North Augusta Aiken Augusta and the Savannah River Site itself. Templeton notes promotions emphasize members as heart of the cooperative.
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Devera
Savannah River Plant
Federal Credit Union
North Augusta
SRP Federal Credit Union
SRP
Savannah River
SRS
Credit
Pine Log Road
Rivers Funeral Home
Barnwell
Martinez
Aiken
Augusta
Credit-Union
Ed Templeton
Tional
Aiken High School
Rutland Drive
Templeton
CSRA
New thermal camera aids North Augusta firefighting efforts
North Augusta officials unveiled a thermal imaging camera bought for 17000 mainly through a Justice Department grant. Fire Chief Charles Williams said it helps detect hidden fire, locate hot spots, and find missing people or those in wooded areas, improving safety during residential fires like the Saturday event at 2014 Robin Road.
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North Augusta
Charles Williams
Williams
Department of Justice Grant
Wheatley
Robin Road
Mike Key
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Skp Federal Credit Union
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The
Association of Corporate Credit Unions
Credit Union Movement
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Teller
Scott Webster
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