Political letter on state GOP stance and storm aid
A reader complains that the legislature and governor won t reimburse winter storm cleanup and ties GOP policies to limited government. The writer condemns perceived party bias and urges a president who supports all races while noting national tragedies and a Marine's detention in Mexico.
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Piercing Incident Sparks Online Debate Over Child Welfare
A shopper witnessed a young mother having her child’s ears pierced and questioned the practice noting that children are gifts, not possessions. The encounter sparked discussions about parental rights, child welfare, and consent.
Parking Violations and Jail Trash Cleanup Urged by Resident
A resident urges seniors to tag cars lacking proper handicapped credentials and calls for inmate labor to clean roads. The speaker criticizes police time for enforcing handicapped spaces and links taxes and city projects like bike lanes to rising costs. The note mentions meth labs and shoplifting as issues and a hospitality tax proposal alongside higher water and garbage fees.
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Young Entrepreneurs Academy Investor Panel at USC Aiken
David Jameson of the Greater Aiken Chamber describes a Shark Tank style event where middle and high school students from YEA pitch business ideas to a panel of local leaders. The free program runs 6 p.m. March 24 at Etherredge Center with public seating.
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YEA Investor Panel to Showcase Student Startups in Aiken
March 24 at USCA Etherredge Center hosts a free YEA Investor Panel where Rochester origin program expands to South Carolina. Six thousand dollars in funding will be awarded as students pitch to local investors including EDTS Bridgestone Americas SRP FCU and Manpower after weeks of lessons field trips and guest speakers with partners Aiken Chamber Aiken County Public Schools and USC Aiken.
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Juilliard tribute concert honors life of Greg Smith in Aiken
Juilliard co founder Greg Smith honored with a memorial concert at First Baptist Church of Aiken. Anderson Roe Piano Duo and Cecilia Ensemble performed Bach and Brahms works, celebrating Smiths generosity and his festival legacy begun in 2009. Additional Juilliard linked musicians shared memories and performances.
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