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Vandalism echoes 25 years later in Aiken area
In a reflective column, former New Ellenton mayor recalls a 1976 vandalism incident at New Ellenton Middle School’s athletic field. He describes bulbs shot out, fixtures damaged, and partial concession stand intrusion, noting repairs cost about 500 dollars and praising Police Chief Hubert Walters for his investigative instincts. The piece ties past and present vandalism to current arrests of three youths.
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