Aiken Man In Critical Condition After Wreck
An Aiken man, James Lattimore aged 20 of 937 Two Notch Road, is in critical condition at University Hospital after a two car collision on Bypass 478. The other driver, Annette Bagnal of Lorraine Drive, was treated and released. Police described a head on collision with both cars totaled in a gully three miles west of Oriole Drive.
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James Lattimore
Two Notch Road
Annette Bagnal
Lorraine Drive
Aiken Department of Public Safety
Edward Broske
Aiken County Council to convene on trash contract
The Aiken County Council will meet at 7 30 p m in the County Council Chambers 736 Richland Ave West to discuss the trash situation. Litterers and the new garbage collection contract are on the agenda. The $389 000 contract with Luke's Waste Control of Evans Georgia covers 306 six cubic yard bins replacing last year's Browning Ferris Industries contract at $270 000.
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Talks Begin On Double Taxation In Aiken County
A joint 60 minute meeting of the Aiken County Council and the Aiken and North Augusta city councils explored the problem of dual taxation. City and county services such as police and garbage collection are funded by both levels, with recurring disputes over where duties lie and who pays for which service. Councilwoman Mim Woodring commented on the broader scope of the issue as participants sought formulas to quantify the costs and a path to a decision.
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Aiken
North Augusta
Sheriff's
Willar Hightower
Mim Woodring
Your Views Your Views Compiled By Becky Roberts
A compiled column by Becky Roberts presents reader opinions and reflections on local issues and community concerns. The piece surveys resident perspectives, highlighting civic engagement and recurring themes in public discourse.
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Weekend Athens visit ends in flippant insult tale
A gossip anecdote recounts Herschel Walker being tailed by a female admirer who blurts a harsh joke. A 2 year old is photographed saying cheese while her father prompts with snacks. A Cadillac driver rams a Volkswagen, then quips about wealth versus youth.
Inside Today Aiken County News Briefs
A compact daily digest from Aiken County includes community notices and brief features across classifieds, comics, and events. Obituaries and local church notices add context to the region's happenings.
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Dear Abby
Erma Boimbeck
Louis Rukeyser
Our Churches
Showtime
County Has Two Entrants in State Beauty Pageant
Miss Aiken County Alicia Hobbie and Miss Jamil Julie Dunn represent Aiken County at the Miss South Carolina Pageant. They tour Greenville events, attend press parties, and rehearse as preliminaries begin. Pageant hosts are Furman University housing contestants at McAllister Auditorium.
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North Augusta
Aiken
Julie Dunn
Graniteville
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Greenville
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Shriners
Furman University
Greenville Civic Center
McAllister Auditorium
Nancy Ferrara
Diane Toole
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Jo Ann Reynolds
H.K. Taylor
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