Editorial on church, mall signs, and local issues in Aiken
A reader laments churchgoers who mistreat others and complains about property damage from unruly kids. The piece questions mall concealed carry signage legality and whether stores can bar law‑abiding citizens. It also notes SRS concerns, foreign nuclear waste policy, and calls for action from mall ownership after foreclosure.
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Union Money and Lockout vs Strike Sparks Statewide Debate
Readers react to alleged union mismanagement as AGY workers face long idle periods while dues are paid. A listener voices concern that the public may misidentify a lockout and a strike, urging action and newsroom tips by phone or email.
City weighs road repairs in Gem Lakes extension
Aiken City Council members and staff discussed fixing cracking roads in Gem Lakes on Moultrie and Huron drives after residents urged action. Developer Eisner and Gaul LLC has been moving toward completing a punch list and transferring roads to the city, with interim steps and inquiries planned.
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Gem Lakes
Moultrie Drive
Huron Drive
Jim Williams
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Fred Cavanaugh
City of Aiken
Todd Gaul
Eisner and Gaul LLC
Gaul
Four Area Girl Scouts Named for Destinations Trips
Four Aiken Girl Scouts were selected for the national Girl Scouts destinations program with trips to Chile Peru Oxford London and Paris Minnesota Wisconsin. The fund raising 5K Run/Walk at Citizens Park on Sept 12 supports travel costs and includes a Daisy Dash for younger participants.
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Girl Scouts of
United States of America
Caroline Miller
Chile
Patagonia
Strait of Magellan
Pali-Aike National Park
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Victoria Warner
Peru
Amazon
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Oxford
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Paris
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Mississippi River
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Citizens Park
Make New Friends 5K and Daisy Dash in Aiken
Aiken Girl Scouts host a Make New Friends 5K plus a 1 mile Daisy Dash at Citizens Park on Sept 12 to raise funds for the destinations program. The event includes a training program meeting three times weekly with a $25 fee covering race entry and training. Katie Miller coordinates and invites community participation via Facebook or at 803 502 0247.
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United Way seeks School Tools donations for 2014 2015
United Way of Aiken County seeks school supplies and monetary donations for the 12th annual School Tools Outreach Program. Items include pencils erasers glue sticks pens binders scissors paper crayons markers and book bags. Donations due by July 25 with three Stuff the Bus drop sites at local Wal-Mart stores and the United Way office at 235 Barnwell Ave NW.
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Knox Ave
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Whiskey Road
Richland Ave
Aiken
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