Sheriff Warns On Legalizing Drugs Fueling Crime
The sheriff argues that legalizing drugs would worsen fear and crime, calling for urgent youth education, targeting major dealers, and treating addicts. County Administrator W Scott Barnes considers funding by underrun money or seized assets, noting federal and state agencies often receive larger shares. Duckett and Mrs English will forward the sheriff’s funding request to the full council with little expectation of approval.
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W. Scott Barnes
Barnes
Duckett
JPS
English
Edgefield weighs prison plan. residents split on cost and benefit
Edgefield officials and residents debated a proposed federal prison on 250 acres saying it could boost property values but raise costs and security concerns. Critics like Todd Hammond warned of land purchases and riverine impact while supporters cited economic growth. Citizens urged a public vote to decide.
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Edgefield
Edgefield County
Todd Hammond
Hammond
Katherine Medlock
Keith Jackson
Augusta
Marianna
Fla
Agefield
Greenwood
Sets
Council
Jackson
Elizabeth S. Morgan
Miles sought records amid lobbying probe
Miles called for the secretary of state to hand over campaign records amid an FBI probe while accusing Campbell of taking lobbyist money. Knapp defended Campbell’s disclosure actions, noting forms must be sworn and filed with a notary, with penalties and enforcement through the attorney general. Miles said his campaign has about $53,000 in mostly small donations and pledged no contributions from corporations or large stake holders in legislation.
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Miles
Secretary of State
Campbell
Knapp
FBI
North Augusta
Individ
Mileski
SLED
Highway Patrol
Ugly Tie Contest Opens With Cash Prizes And Rules
Lionel Smith Ltd and J B White offer prizes for ugliest tie. First place wins $100 and four ties, second $75 and four ties, third $50 and four ties. Entries judged on ugliness. one entry per person. deadlines Aug. Tuesday p m. include name address phone. entrants grant Aiken Standard rights. employees ineligible. Office hours 8 30 to 5 30. Winner announced Aug 19.
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Debbie Price
Aiken Standard
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William Reel
Florida
Ms. Morgan
Lionel Smith Ltd
J.B. White
North Aiken Baptist Church Kindergarten
Steve Seymowski
M.D
Gary Fischbach, ‘Sten Mes Ophalmology
Lesley Garrison
Family Medcenter
Aiken
Edgefield Ave
Powderhouse
Powderhouse Rd
ASPCA
Heritage Square
Purina
Robert Wilson
Richland
Purina Pro Pian
Aiken Mall
Whiskey Rd
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