Editorial letters critique flag, laws, and local issues
Readers react to political figures, fireworks enforcement, bike safety, and racism debates in Aiken. The letter urges enforcement of city ordinances, questions representative votes, and requests public input via TalkBack. It cites incidents around Sandstone and River Bluff and addresses citizen concerns on residents’ rights and civic conduct.
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Sandstone
River Bluff
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Aiken
Correction: Horse Creek Academy grant win details clarified
The paper notes Horse Creek Academy is among five schools to receive a $20,000 grant for new playground equipment. Adrienne Patterson, a parent, aided the charter school in securing the grant, and a videographer friend submitted video to the 2015 Lets Play Video Contest.
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Horse Creek Academy
Adrienne Patterson
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Special Olympics ride to host bike race in Aiken
The Special Olympics Area 15 will coordinate the Aiken to Ride Century on September 6 in Aiken and nearby areas. Distances posted are 100 68 38 and 27 miles with rest stops and low traffic routes. Proceeds will support Special Olympics programs across Aiken Edgefield and Saluda counties.
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Rob Novit
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H. Odell Weeks
Aiken
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Edgefield
Saluda
Billie Chartier
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Fred Adams
David Kjellquist
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Feed & Seed Starts Annual Clearance in North Augusta
North Augusta Feed & Seed launches its summer clearance earlier than usual due to extreme heat. Vegetables cut 30 50 percent herbs 40 percent annuals 25 50 percent. hanging baskets hydrangeas perennials also discounted. Store on Georgia Avenue offers guidance on plant care and yard design. contact 803 279 9497.
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North Augusta
Feed & Seed
Georgia Avenue
North Augusta Feed & Seed
Georgia Ave
Travis
SRS outreach reaches 175000 students teachers in eight counties
SRNS reports its education outreach touched more than 175000 students and teachers across CSRA, funding 150 plus Innovative Teaching Mini Grants totaling 75000 dollars. Programs include CSRA Science Fair, Science Bowl, Future City, and College Night drawing 6000 area students and 150 plus colleges.
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Carol Johnson
SANS
James Brown Arena
Augusta
Liz Stewart
Public Education Partners
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