Letters to the Editor and Local Notices from Aiken
Readers share concerns on cans recycling in Aiken and gas price gaps between Westside and Southside. Gratitude expressed for Midland Valley Church cleanup and Aiken Standard photo. Complaints target Hitchcock Woods logging, sidewalk demands, and restaurant hours and tech use. Call TalkBack or email. Lottery results listed, with some games unavailable at press time.
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Augusta Warrior Project clarifies its independence from Wounded Warrior
Kim Elle, president and CEO of the Augusta Warrior Project, says the Augusta group is not a Wounded Warrior Project chapter. CBS News highlighted the national group’s spending. Elle notes their own 92 percent of funds go to programs. The Augusta group serves 13 counties in Georgia and South Carolina and focuses on proactive, holistic support for all veterans.
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Willcox hosts New Zealand paired wine dinner event
The Willcox hosted 30 guests for a paired wine dinner featuring popular New Zealand courses reinvented by Willcox Executive Chef Regan Browell and Love Block wines from New Zealand. Erika Crawford and Kim Crawford presented, highlighting their role in bringing New Zealand wines to the United States and beyond. Crawford toured Florida and Georgia venues before the Willcox event, calling Aiken downtown beautiful.
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Aiken City Council committees hold inaugural meeting on annexations
The Development Committee discussed two annexation requests a 60 unit Owens Street complex near Whiskey and Dougherty roads and Talatha Oaks a 300 unit project near Talatha Church Road. Chair Lessie Price and members Merry Ebner led dialogue while Merry recused himself on Talatha Oaks. The Finance and Administrative Committee chaired by Dick Dewar includes Steve Homoki and Gail Diggs. A vote on February 8 will settle the two proposals and council business continues.
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