Talkback readers debate taxes and services in Aiken
Letters discuss the Aiken County School board tax issue, Sage Mill fire station concerns, dispatch politics, propane prices, traffic lights on Silver Bluff Road, and JOY 102.7 format changes. Callers urge better county fire services and critique local government.
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Gas price variation across CSRA prompts shopper caution
Shoppers note wide gas price gaps across Aiken Augusta and Columbia with regular rates from 1.42 to 1.55 per gallon. AAA Carolinas cites competition as driving changes while taxes explain state differences. Local drivers say shop cheapest, avoid interstate stations, and consider off brands in a volatile market.
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Teen pilot earns youngest license at Aiken Municipal Airport
Andrew Walker, a 17 year old Aiken High School junior, earned his full pilot license becoming the youngest license holder at Aiken Municipal Airport. He soloed at 16 and has since flown across South Carolina and neighboring states, carrying family and friends and building a wait list.
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