Obama vacation critique and highway plans spark letters
Readers blast presidential travel on official aircraft as wasteful while criticizing Hitchcock Parkway expansion and two lane bridges on Whiskey Road. The letter urges restraint, questions spending priorities, and urges editorial reflection on public road improvements.
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Aiken Standard corrects bus crash and tea venue errors
The Aiken Standard issued corrections for a 4A brief misreporting a jeep hitting a bus. the administrator confirmed the bus driver was at fault. A Living on the Go notice mislisted the Aiken Women's Heart Board tea venue, now stated as 305 Colleton Ave SE.
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Aiken County approves relatives ban on certain boards
Aiken County Council approved a non retroactive ordinance seven to two to bar relatives of department heads or elected officials from serving on quasi judicial boards. The measure targets boards including the Library Board of Trustees and Planning Commission.
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Wagener native Maggie Gantt exits The Bachelor early
Maggie Gantt of North Augusta South Carolina failed to secure a rose on the shows premiere season. She left after about a week in Los Angeles describing the experience as fun yet nerve racking. Gantt now works as an account executive for WJBF News Channel 6 and remains active with the North Augusta Chamber of Commerce.
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Public asks legislators to fight for river in Edisto dispute
Emily Guess and hundreds urged lawmakers to overturn a law allowing Walther Farms to withdraw up to 805 million gallons monthly from the South Edisto River. SCDHEC said the farm is within rights while public pressure grows and officials seek data and possible flow measures.
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Aiken Electric Cooperative
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Walther Farms
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Tom Young
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South Edisto
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Standard
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Taylor
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Edisto
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