Random Letters and Rants on Dogs and Sports
A reader rant voices strong opinions about keeping dogs in air conditioned spaces, condemns flea ridden dogs elsewhere, and questions MLB and NBA appeal. The writer also mentions the Miami Heat and criticizes big money in sports while expressing love for sports in general.
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Northerners Move South Carolina Comment Sparks Debate
A reader urges moving beyond old tensions and embracing friendliness in South Carolina. They oppose clubs and politics, argue for religious freedom, and call for using existing sales tax for school improvements rather than new taxes or pet projects. They suggest Romney’s election as a prompt to move forward and address deficits with fiscal clarity.
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Native American shop opens in downtown Aiken with Lakota crafts
Elk Eagle Originals owner Ron Colombe moved from the mall to 127 Laurens St. N.W. downtown Aiken and opened July 6. The Lakota artist showcases authentic Native American jewelry, pottery, rugs, and art from Mi'kmaq to Zuni while offering handcrafted candles and feather images.
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Aiken youth charged in forgery and theft case
An 18 year old Aiken man, Spencer Newman, jailed on allegations of stealing more than $20,000 from a neighbor’s checking account over several months. He allegedly forged and cashed checks, including $11,000 in one instance, and was arrested while attempting to pass another forged check. Police cited a suspended license and found digital scales and a forged check in his vehicle.
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Annual Touch a Truck event returns to Odell Weeks
The City of Aiken Parks Recreation and Tourism Department hosts the 10th annual Touch a Truck on July 21 at the H Odell Weeks Activities Center soccer field from 9 a.m. to noon. Dozens of vehicles including a bulldozer ambulance fire truck school bus and police car will be unlocked for children to climb in.
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Touch-a-Truck returns for 10th annual splashdown event
July 21 from 9am at H Odell Weeks Activities Center 1700 Whiskey Road. Free entry sponsored by Brusters Real Ice Cream and Coca Cola. Kids receive one free rifle ticket for prizes. additional raffle tickets available for $1. Call 642-7631 for details.
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