Housing growth on Aiken Northside praised in editorial
The Northside’s revival is highlighted as City of Aiken efforts transform Toole Hill through housing, street improvements, and volunteer refurbishments. The piece notes plans to rezone land on Hampton Avenue for high density apartments, aiming to boost affordable housing and stimulate nearby areas like Toole Hill.
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Message Shortening For Answering Machines
The author urges brief voicemail messages to avoid delays. They dislike long greetings and 0 second notices. They celebrate quick prompts like I am not here leave a message and advise others to keep recordings concise for faster, clearer communication.
Business Manager Stephen Bailey Remains At Aiken Standard
Stephen A. Bailey continues as business manager at the Aiken Standard, overseeing financial operations, print production, and advertising strategies for the local newspaper. He coordinates budget planning, vendor relations, and newsroom support to sustain publication quality.
Doug the Kudzu Cartoonist and Author Dies in Truck Crash
A longtime figure in politics and culture, Doug, creator of Kudzu and author of The Bridge and Magic Time, dies in a Mississippi highway crash. Friends recall his cosmic drive, fearlessness before death threats, devotion to family, and tireless quest to share truth through art.
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Iraqi Shiite Leader Affirms Support for Constitution and Elections
Abdul-Aziz al-Haki, head of Iraq's largest Shiite party, backs the political process based on the constitution and elections and pledges to stand with Prime Minister Noura Malt.
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Postal Service stamp price rises and PBS donations
A letter notes the USPS raised stamps to 41 cents and marks 18 price increases since 1958. It claims the USPS ranks among PBS large donors and lists other government agencies as major contributors, criticizing Congress and the White House for not showing how tax dollars are spent.
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curb street curbstoning hurts state revenue and needs action
A used car dealer writes to urge action against curbstoning and tax avoidance. He cites SRP Credit Union on Silver Bluff Road with up to 60 cars for sale weekly, notes zero tax for curbstoners, and calculates losses to state and DMV. He proposes higher vehicle value taxing and stricter enforcement.
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