Littering, traffic safety and local housing issues spark citizen letter
A reader critiques littering beliefs and cites South Carolina law on passing on the right. Commentary covers traffic deaths trends, migration to South Carolina, investor properties, park policing, and skepticism of city programs and private funding, raising privacy concerns about government backdoors.
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Burning Yard Debris Sparks Air Pollution Complaints
Aiken County residents report repeated yard debris fires causing heavy smoke that blankets neighborhoods. Callers urge stricter burn times, suggesting after 5 PM to protect outdoor activities and prevent property smoke damage.
Break-ins Reported Across Aiken County Area
Law enforcement logs show multiple thefts and break-ins around Aiken County. Incidents include residences on Oliver Drive Steinek Drive and Seminole Street, a garage theft on Jefferson Davis Highway, and vehicle thefts on Indian Waters Trail. Deputies responded to Harco Drive and Edgefield Highway calls. An arrest occurred Friday for breaking and entering on Edgefield Highway.
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Anchor Health and Rehab crowns king, queen at Valentine's pageant
At Anchor Health and Rehab in Aiken on February 12 a first Valentine’s King and Queen Pageant drew wide involvement with thirty nominees. Andrew Barrett, 87, won Mr. Valentine King while Julianne Gilstrap, 78, captured Mrs. Valentine Queen with runners up Ruby Sizemore and Annie Lee Adams.
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Community Events Include 5K Run Golf Tour Blood Drive
The 4 Leaf Clover 5K unfolds March 18 in Aiken starting at Newberry Street bridge and ending at the AECOM Center for the Performing Arts with $30 early registrations, virtual runners receive a T shirt, and proceeds benefit the Aiken Police Benevolent Fund. Also March 18 the United States Police Canine Association holds a golf tournament at Woodside Plantation with $60 per player, check-in noon, shotgun start 1 p.m. Denim not allowed. Public Spanish classes begin Wednesday at the Aiken Library from 3 to 4 p.m. and the Augusta Choral Society presents Stabat Mater Requiem March 19 at Sacred Heart Cultural Center with Lyra Vivace. Blood drive March 15 at Wagener Salley High School from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. For info visit official sites or call.
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