Aiken County Sheriff's Office Pursues National Accreditation
The Aiken County Sheriff's Office under Sheriff Michael Hunt begins a long process to meet the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies standards. Chief Deputy Courtney Lt Eagerton and Lt Frank review policies weekly, aiming for over 400 standards and a December mock assessment.
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Aiken County
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Dwayne Courtney
Barney Eagerton
Michael Frank
Courtney
Eagerton
Wackenhut
Aiken Department of Public Safety
Ginny Southworth
de Dwayne Courtney
Silent majority urged to voice support for Bush
A reader asks for positive letters to Talkback praising the President amid Bush criticism. The letter notes James Gallman marching often and questions Aiken Regional Medical Center's pediatric unit closure, urging investment in local children.
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Aiken
Aiken County
Public remarks and reader feedback on local topics
A mix of letters to the editor criticizing public relations costs in schools, MLK holiday time bank actions, litter cleanup on Highway 19 South, and political content. The page invites readers to participate via Talkback hotline and email, noting commenters’ names may be omitted.
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Bob Pedde
MLK
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Aiken
New Ellenton
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Valentine mailing deadline nears for troops overseas
The U S Postal Service says Priority Mail and First Class mail to Afghanistan Iraq and Kuwait should be mailed by January 30 to arrive by Valentine s Day. A spokesman notes mail from families helps bring soldiers closer and urges alternative support for large quantities.
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Paul Vogel
Postal Service
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Afghanistan
Iraq
Kuwait
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Summer Lakes urban subdivision rising north of downtown
Aiken's first upscale north side development, Summer Lakes, is taking shape four miles north of downtown. The 132 acre project along U.S. Highway 1 will have 139 home sites with prices from 140000 to 500000, water from the city and fire protection by Center Community Fire District. Developer Atlantic Coast Properties reports strong pre sales and aims for a high quality showcase community reflecting local character.
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U.S. Hwy. 1
Bradley Mill Road
Summer Lakes
Lindsey Younts
Atlantic Coast Properties
Cedar Creek
Beaver Creek
Younts
Center Community Fire District
Feasi
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