Residents urge action on water, traffic and flags
Readers criticize lingering street flooding on East Pine Street and push for fixes on bypass and Silver Bluff Road widening. They oppose bicycle lane reductions, advocate a single Laurens Street lane plan, and demand accountability from local leaders amid debates over the Confederate flag and state budget directions.
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Moody wins Executive of the Year at SRS Leaders banquet
Savannah River Site veteran Dave Moody received the Executive of the Year Award at the SRS Leader Association banquet on June 23. Four officials were honored including Donald Barfield and Sue King who shared Leader of the Year, and Christian Solum named Member of the Year for Savannah River Nuclear Solutions.
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Ramp ministry eases daily life for local residents
Erthel Mack, 76, received a home ramp built by six volunteers from St. John’s United Methodist Church in Aiken, part of a ramp ministry active for about 20 years. Led by Steven Lathrop, the effort completes 25 to 30 ramps annually, aided by veterans and retirees who value helping neighbors and fostering community impact beyond past missions in Central America.
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Wreathes Across America Golf Tour at Houndslake Club
The second Wreathes Across America Golf Tour tournament occurs today at Houndslake Country Club. An 18 hole captain's choice event begins with a 9 am shotgun start for $70 per player, including golf, cart, range balls, lunch, with prizes for top finishers and closest to the pin. Tony Venetz handles registrations via phone or email. deadline was June 22. Donations accepted.
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Aiken County Board to name new superintendent Tuesday
The Aiken County Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. at the District Office to select a new district superintendent after an executive session on employment matters. Finalists include Dr Sean Alford Dorchester Two Summer ville King Laurence Aiken County Public Schools Dr Kevin O Gorman Berkeley Moncks Corner and Dr Mark Petersen Greenwood Ninety Six. The board will vote after returning to regular session.
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