Reader letters contest local issues and views in Aiken
A collection of reader remarks discusses Obama criticism, support for Sheriff Michael Hunt, concerns over a hospitality tax and road projects, land use ideas for a former baseball field, traffic laws, gun safety at churches, budget honesty, property values, and SCE&G tree trimming. Readers are invited to call the TalkBack line or email comments for publication.
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Officer praised for positive impact at Chukker Creek
Aiken Public Safety Lt. Ben Harm was named PTO Volunteer of the Year by Chukker Creek Elementary for directing traffic during drop-off and supporting school programs. Harm, a longtime community helper and father of two, says the work feels natural and aims to model positive civic engagement for students and residents alike.
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Chukker Creek Elementary
Chukker
Chukker Creek
Amy Gregory
Aiken County
Cumbee Center
PTO
Frank Viquez
Ben Harm
Teens Repair Homes in Aiken Through Salkehatchie Camp
South Carolina teens partnered with St. John's United Methodist Church to repair five homes in need across Aiken Graniteville and Petticoat Junction. Volunteers and campers reroofed Dorothy and Thomas Griner’s house, fixed leaks, and cleaned yards while sharing faith and service. Teens ages 14 to 19 join annually with university students like Evan Davis of Winthrop.
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Aiken
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Spartanburg
Petticoat Junction
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St. John’s United Methodist Church
St. John’s
Bob Kosky
Dorothy
Thomas Griner
Graniteville St. John’s
Gene Usher
Griners
Asher
Graniteville Company
Marsha Mike
St. John’s Salkehatchie
Mike
Evan Davis
Winthrop University
Graniteville
Davis
Authors share tales at Sweet Tea Book Lecture Series
Aiken County Historical Museum hosted the first Sweet Tea Book Lecture Series with the Aiken Scribblers presenting Tales from Nights of Horseplay. Lorraine Ray discussed her equine fantasy anthology and how truth and fantasy blend in her story about Dustin Hoofman and a boy helped by Make-A-Wish.
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Aiken
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Dustin Hoofman
URS Center For the Performing Arts
Newberry Street
Dustin Hoffman
Rod Serling
Lorraine Ray
South Carolina
Emma Grace Hair
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