Resident demands change in New Ellenton crime response
A community member accuses local authorities of neglect after a man allegedly stalks and attempts harm against his ex wife. The speaker asks Sheriff Hunt to take over and improve safety, criticizing delays in warrants and patrols.
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New Ellenton
Sheriff Hunt
Smoking at Brookhaven Drive district office questioned
A reader asks why district employees may smoke in the parking lot while school grounds ban smoking. The letter argues the district office setting sends a bad example to students and compares it to President Obama’s conduct. The writer suggests higher health insurance costs as punishment.
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Brookhaven Drive
Obama
Noticing pattern of crime coverage in papers
The reader notes a recurring focus on Black male suspects in newspaper crime coverage, questioning daily prominence of Black males in reports of wanted or captured individuals.
School retirees questioned over selective retention rules
Public readers demand clarity as questions arise about why some district retirees were kept on while most were required to leave. The inquiry seeks explanation of policy, criteria, and any exceptions surrounding retiree status and continued employment.
Outrage over Slain Rock Hill Woman Sparks Debate
A reader voices outrage over the killing of a 50-year-old woman in Rock Hill. The writer condemns the act, questions the role of race in the discussion, and urges nonlethal force while urging authorities to address gun violence.
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Rock Hill
Vick Faces NFL Action Over Dog Fighting Ring
Readers weigh in on the Vick dog fighting case as the NFL discusses sanctions. The letter column notes the commissioner and league actions while acknowledging the seriousness of the charges.
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Michael Vick
Aiken Standard reader tips and contact info
Public notice style item listing newsroom contacts delivery questions and subscription details for the Aiken Standard. Includes phone numbers, emails, office hours, and a schedule of delivery times and EZ Pay rates.
Graniteville man tied to drug and gun bust from license stop
A Graniteville man driving with a suspended license was arrested after Deputy Jason Fox stopped him near Kalmia Apartments in Clearwater. Officers recovered 83 Ecstasy pills, cocaine, marijuana, a stolen firearm and cash tied to a two month undercover trafficking investigation with warrants pending.
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Dave Myers
Aiken County
Jason Fox
Wright
Myers
Fox
Kalmia Apartments
Clearwater
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Williston man arrested after five hour two mile manhunt
Gregory Dicks Jr., 28, is being held at the Aiken County detention center on a speeding violation when contraband was found. A multi agency search including helicopter units and bloodhounds followed, ending about two miles from the stop with Dicks in custody.
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Williston
Aiken County Detention Center
Gregory Dicks Jr
Veterans Road
Wagoner
Aiken County
Aiken County Council Agenda Sets June 16 Meeting
The Aiken County Council meets Tuesday June 16 at 7 p m at 736 Richland Ave Public hearings include declaring Salley Sardis Park surplus and deed to Aiken Barnwell Community Action Commission Inc. Several resolutions address leases audits budget stormwater rules and intergovernmental projects etc. The session features introductions of ordinances and consent items tied to countywide infrastructure and services.
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Salley
Aiken-Barnwell Community Action Commission Inc
Savannah River National Solutions
Cooperative Research Center
Old Business
Audit Committee
Pickett Lane
Casa Lake Drive
Silver Bluff Road
Sarahsetter Trail
Kimball Pond
Holley Haven Drive
Gray Mare Hollow
Brownlee Street
Bimini
White Pond Road
Sunnyside Circle
Chime Bell Church Road
Aiken County
Allendale
Bamberg
Barnwell
Calhoun
Orangeburg
South Carolina
Gene Ray Fulmer
Kedron Church
Fire Tower
RPM Engineers of
Lexington
DeMedicis Boulevard
BP Barber Inc
Columbia
Wendy Lane
W.R. Toole Engineers Inc
Augusta
Ludlow Lane
Motorola
Wells Fargo of
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Oak Grove
S.C. Coordinating Council For Economic Development
Custom Truck & Body Works
Bristol Pass
Bristol Station
Eddins Electric Co
Barden
United Painting Inc
Aiken County Commission
Lottery results for Monday drawings
Monday draws reveal Pick 3 Midday 1 7 5 and Evening 0 1 7. Pick 4 Midday 2 0 1 5 and Evening 4 3 8 3. Palmetto Cash 5 numbers 32 10 27 11 21 with a 2x multiplier.
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