Just say no to drugs in our county editorial
Aiken County deputies and Aiken Public Safety swooped on Presley's and Son Groceries at 1108 Hampton Ave arresting at least nine people on drug offenses. Director Pete Frommer says the raid sends a message to drug dealers and emphasizes education and continued vigilance to improve quality of life in Aiken County.
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Aiken County Sheriff's Office
Aiken Department of Publicafety
Presley
Son Groies
Hampton Ave
Aiken Department of Public Safety
Pete Frommer
Impasse over Aiken County magistrates ends after year
After more than a year the magistrate post in Aiken County is filled. Senator Ron Moore and Senator Greg Ryberg reached a settlement naming Danny Lynn to a part time magisterial post upon degree completion, Jackson Mayor Pat Sullivan to a full time post, and Tracy Carroll to night magistrate and bond hearing duties. The trio aims to ease taxpayer burden and improve the county's judicial process.
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Aiken County
Tommy Moore
Greg Ryberg
Danny Lynn
Moore
Ryberg
Lynn
Jackson
Pat Sullivan
New Ellenton
Gail Shaw
Tracy Carroll
Aston Standard Names Leadership Amid Staff Changes
Publisher Scott B Hunter announces a leadership shuffle at the Aston Standard with Jeffrey B Wallace as Advertising Director and Art Zappa as Production Director. Ellen C Priest remains Business Manager while Timothy E O Brian is noted for Easter operations. others include Phillip Yates, Deborah Dyches, J David Boyd, Letitia Jefferson.
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Jeffrey B. Wallace
Art Zappa
Ellen C. Priest
Timothy E. O'Brian
Phillip Yates
Deborah Dyches
J. David Boyd
Letitia Jefferson Cust
Energy department transfers Savannah River Site leader to Washington
The Department of Energy announced last week that Greg Rudy, manager of the Savannah River Site, will be transferred to Washington to become an Associate Administrator in the National Nuclear Security Administration. Rudy, described as a results oriented manager, guided SRS missions with wisdom and skill and helped shape its vision as an enduring DOE site. He will be sorely missed, and colleagues wish him well in his next career chapter.
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Ot Energy
Greg Rudy
Savannah River
Washington
National Nuclear Security Administration
Rudy
SRS
DOE
Ferrara backed gun use restrictions in Aiken County meeting
A letter describes a proposed Aiken County ordinance to ban outdoor firing ranges within one mile of homes. The measure drew sheriff opposition and was dropped as unconstitutional after minutes show former council member Russ Ferrara favored it. The author questions Ferrara’s current political stance when seeking the State House seat.
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Baggett
Ferrara
Russ Ferrara
Aiken County
Jim Stewart
Tacan
Tsnoveed
Aiken
Howard Sellers
South Carolina
State House
County Council
Fert
Nanimous
Talso
Nani Ra
Reward offered for dog's killer in 1997 case
A $1,000 reward is offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for poisoning Baby, an Eskimo Spitz, who died in a fenced yard after illness days earlier. The owners describe their pet’s behavior and burial in a private pet cemetery.
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Pavy
Prince
Baby
Aiken Veterinary Clinic
Trey Wofford
Ranson coverage draws criticism in local court bid
A speaker defending Cliff and Alice Ranson addressed the Aiken County Court on May 17. The narrator recounts his sister, after two strokes, losing her home on Chukker Creek Road and failing to find suitable care amid limited funds. Local facilities and church friends pointed to the Rawsons as help.
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Aiken
Cliff
Alice Ranson
Ment
Chukker Creek Road
Indiana
Aiken Adult Care
Hitchcock House
Mattie C. Hall
Pepper Hill
Rawsons
Previ
Medical Society Endorses Klauber in SC Race
The Aiken County Medical Society announces SC Medical Association backing for Jim Klauber to represent the Third District in Congress citing his pro patient and physician care reform stance. The SCMA also endorses Jon Ozmint for attorney general for tort reform to address rising medical malpractice issues nationwide.
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Aikens County Medical Society
South Carolina Medical Association
Jim Klauber
South Carolina
SCMA
Klauber
Washington
Jon Ozmint
Barrett Best Choice for Seat in Congress over SRS interests
Robert Roboski of Aiken endorses Gresham Barrett as the best candidate to represent the Savannah River Site in Congress. Barrett is familiar with SRS, backs MOX and plutonium disposition, supports a new reactor, and aims to accelerate cleanup funding while aligning state and national interests with the community.
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Gresham Barrett
Savannah River
Congress
SRS
Citizens For Nuclear Technology Awareness
Barrett
Lindsey Graham
Gresham
Washington
Robert Roboski
Aiken
Barrett for Congress Highlighting SRS Nuclear Experience
Ginny Allen Aiken portrays Gresham Barrett as the top congressional pick with district 1 South Carolina ties to the Oconee nuclear plant. The piece stresses Barrett’s familiarity with Duke Power, DOE, and SRS, his support for plutonium disposition and a new production reactor, and his stance against Gov. Hodges politics while promising balanced, middle-ground cooperation among Congress, DOE, contractors, and local and state governments.
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Congress
Gresham Barrett
S.C
House of Representatives
Barrett
Oconee
Duke Power
DOE
SRS
Savannah River
Jim Hodges
United States
Ginny Allen Aiken
Ferrara Support for SRS Assured in District 86 Note
The notice urges voters in District 86 to back Russ Ferrara a Republican with a background as an M.LT nuclear engineer and SRS advocate. It highlights his stance against property taxes support for the Confederate flag and his long ties to SRS urging strong intelligent representation in Columbia and at federal levels.
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Russ Ferrara
State Capitol
Russ
NRA
Columbia
Jim Klauber urged for June primary vote in Third District
A supporter from Aiken County urges Third Congressional District residents to back Jim Klauber in the June 11 primary. The letter highlights his Eagle Scout history, S C National Guard service, Citadel diploma, Greenwood City Council tenure, classroom teaching, and decade in the House, arguing his broad experience suits national service.
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Aiken County
Jim Klauber
S.C. National Guard
Citadel
Guard
Jim
Greenwood
Washington
Town Hall
State House
Air Force
Tarrant Aiken
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