Privacy versus Freedom of Information in a Tragedy Coverage
A reader urges editors to respect a grieving family's privacy, arguing FOIA and press coverage intrude on dignity after a terrible tragedy. The letter requests restraint to prevent sensationalism and protect the family's chance to heal without tabloid exposure.
Neighbors seek help to curb loud car music in county
A resident of Aiken County asks if any authority can act to curb loud car stereos. They report vehicles with powerful bass shake windows and worry about heart health due to noise. They request possible legal action or policy to limit decibel levels.
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Aiken County
Neighbor urges care for cats near Riviera Road
A local resident pleads for responsible cat ownership and asks keepers to prevent cats from roaming onto their Riviera Road property. The writer, a bird lover and gardener, states cats do not belong in the area.
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Riviera Road
Aiken Downtown Post Office Praised for Holiday Service
Readers thank Aiken Downtown Post Office staff for courteous patient and friendly treatment during December holiday mailings. They also commend Paul Matthews for dissecting Chief Napier comments and urge readers to share thoughts via the Talkback line or email.
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Aiken
Napier
Paul Matthews
Matthews
Woman robs Kangaroo Express in Aiken with unknown driver
Aiken Public Safety investigates an armed robbery at the Kangaroo Express on Whiskey and Powderhouse. A masked white woman demanded cash, fled in a white older model vehicle, possibly an Oldsmobile, with no plate. No injuries. Local and Augusta detectives compare to a Dollar General robbery for possible links.
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Aiken
Kangaroo Express
Whiskey and
Powderhouse Roads
Aiken Public Safety
David Turno
Turno
Augusta-Richmond County
Oldsmobile
Pine Log Road
Powderhouse Road
Karen
Kdaily
Aikenstandard
Apple Festival funds aid three area charities in 15300
The St John s United Methodist Church Apple Festival raised 15900 on Nov 5 split into 5300 checks for Christ Central Ministries The Free Medical Clinic of Aiken County and Wallace Family Life The group narrowed recipients to three to maximize impact with funds to support food boxes ministry work and services in crisis The Free Medical Clinic emphasized serving over 3000 people yearly with donations covering patient visits and medicine funds Christ Central Ministries plans to sustain clothing food and kid s club programs Wallace Family Life highlighted its food pantry parenting classes and other services
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St. John’s United Methodist Church
Christ Central Ministries
Richland Avenue
Free Medical Clinic
Aiken County
Wallace
Bennettsville
Chris McKeel
St. John’s
Roemmich
Franklin
Christ Central
South Carolina
United Methodist
McKeel
John Moore
Christ Central Mission
Jeanette Isaacson
Barbara Franklin
Jackie Hyde
Lola Roemmich
Jackie Hyche
Man charged with multiple counts in juvenile sexual abuse case
Ronald D. Key 28 of Filiyan Acres was arrested Thursday on three counts of second degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor and three counts of lewd act on a child under 16. The alleged incidents occurred between Nov 24 and Jan 6 in Bath at a parked tractor trailer. Key was jailed at the Aiken County Detention Center.
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Gloverville
Ronald D. Key
Filyan Acres
Aiken County
Railroad Street
Bath
Frank
Key
Aiken Standard Publisher Contact and Rates Notice
Publisher details for the Aiken Standard include Scott B. Hunter contact, mailing address, and staff emails. The notice lists subscription rates and a toll free number for mail and EZ Pay information, plus delivery dates for Sunday Plus subscribers in late 2005.
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Scott B. Hunter
Shunter
Aikenstandars
January city lottery numbers and results from Aiken
The notice lists Aiken's January trait Punctuality and the Friday winning numbers across games: Pick 3 Midday 9 4 7. Pick 4 Midday 1 2 0 8. Pick 3 Evening 5 1 9. Pick 4 Evening 2 7 3 1. Carolina Five 31 36 23 35 10. Multiplier 3. Cash 3 Midday 2 4 0. Cash 4 Midday 1 7 2 4. Cash 3 Evening 7 6 3. Cash 4 Evening 2 1 7 1. Fantasy 5 9 20 21 29 33. MegaMillions 5 21 27 44 53. MegaBall 36.
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Carolina
Cash
Playhouse auditions for The Canterbury Tales set
The Aiken Community Playhouse Youth Wing seeks 10 male and 10 female performers ages 12 to 18 for auditions on Saturday January 28 at 10 a.m. and Monday January 30 at 6 30 p.m. Call 648 1438 or visit aikencommunityplayhouse.com for details
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Aiken Community Playhouse
Aikencommunityplayhouse.com
Man forging checks in CSRA area in ongoing scam
North Augusta Public Safety and the CSRA are investigating a man using fake IDs and stolen checks to cash items and withdraw cash. Detectives say a photo of the unidentified suspect has been released and a driver’s license was left behind during one attempt. The case, number 2005-02632, could total thousands of dollars. Police urge sightings to contact Public Safety or the sheriff’s office with tips.
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CSRA
North Augusta
Smith
Viktoria Bargman
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