Northside complaints spark calls for moves and local debates
Residents vent about Northside versus Southside tensions while calling for changes in local policing and leadership. A commenter praises Michael Hunt and criticizes Sheriff Sellers, questions day recognition for murder victims, and voices concerns over SCE&G billing fairness.
SRS Employee Clarifies Site Layoff Situation
An SRS employee says layoffs may resume but no fixed number exists, tied to business needs. The tip line (803) 648-2508 and editorial email are provided for comments, which readers may submit without names and which the Aiken Standard may edit for space and content.
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Meteorologist visits North Aiken Elementary third graders
North Aiken Elementary students welcomed WAGT News Channel 26 meteorologist Chris Maddox for a hands on lesson on weather tools and forecasting. He demonstrated instruments like an anemometer and wind gauge while discussing Doppler radar and satellite tech. Predictions of a cold front bring wind and a chance of light snow tonight.
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Puppetry program brings art and language to North Aiken students
Second graders at North Aiken Elementary explored puppetry under artist-in-residence Barbara Yostie. Students named puppets Mr Clownie and Mr Stripey, staged a cardboard castle show, and practiced speaking and listening while building cooperative, small group drama experiences.
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Graniteville man reports robbery near cemetery
A Graniteville man, Bobby Meyers Jr., 21, told deputies he was robbed by three men after stopping near Graniteville Cemetery to relieve himself on Gregg Highway Tuesday evening. He was struck from behind and robbed of $70 in jewelry, with no suspect description provided. Call tips to Aiken County Sheriff's Office or Crime Stoppers for a reward.
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DeMint Outlines Senate Campaign and Priorities
Rep. Jim DeMint of Greenville outlines his bid for the South Carolina Senate seat, highlighting support for Bush-era policies, strong homeland security, action against Saddam Hussein, tax reform, education, workforce improvement, exports, and infrastructure. He stresses GOP cooperation to secure federal highway funding, saving Social Security, modernizing health care, and securing the Savannah River Site against terrorism.
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