Opinion letter targets Saddam Bush and local politics in Aiken
Readers argue Saddam Hussein supports terror and weapon development, defend President Bush's war rationale, denounce local corruption in Aiken County Sheriff’s office and jail, and propose business ideas for UniVersity Parkway area including a Papa John’s and an ice cream shop while criticizing Southside development.
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Aiken County Sheriff's
Aiken County
Aiken
University Parkway
SRP Federal Credit Union
Richland Avenue
Slip and Slide Road: Aiken County’s worst dirt path
Reader letters accuse John Scott Road off Old Barnwell of being crushed by red clay and rain, leaving slick, waterlogged surfaces with no drainage. They urge the county to fix the road, noting faded gravels and costly wear on vehicles. Call Talkback or email Aiken Standard with concerns.
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Reader
Aiken
John Scott
Old Barnwell
Aiken County
Aaikenstandard. Com
Conoa
Minor Georgia quake rattles near Athens Washington area
A 4.5 magnitude quake was recorded early Tuesday by USGS and SRS seismologists. It centered around Road 470 between Athens and Washington, Georgia at 1:04 a.m. with coordinates 33.69N 82.89W. Seismologist Don Stevenson noted unusual activity for the region, saying activity is rare and usually centered around Clark's Hill. The SRS and regional stations logged the event, with the last similar quake felt in 1993 near Couchton and smaller shocks reported in Williston and New Ellenton in 2001.
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US Geological Survey
Athens
Washington
Georgia
Savannah River
Don Stevenson
SRS
USGS
Stevenson
Clark's Hill
Ment
Couchton
Williston
New Ellenton
JROTC rifle match showcases local talent and teamwork
Aiken High School hosted the Triple Crown Air Rifle Championship with teams from South Carolina, Georgia, and North Carolina. Sophomores James Johnston and Sabrina Upson compete at precision and sporter levels as local shooters earn county and regional recognition with scores topping 500.
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Rob Novit
Aiken High School
Chris Bambhill
James Johnston
Njrotc
Johnston
Aiken High
South Carolina
Georgia
North Carolina
Dennis Turner
Rotc
Igh
Chris Barnhill
Sabrina
Turner
Friends of
NRA
Upson
Olson
James
Cary
N.C
North Augusta
Silver Bluff High
Chris Tion
Wil Lardizabal
Aiken surgeon plans new private facility expansion
Dr. Dean Page of Aiken Plastic Surgery aims to move from Waterloo Street to Woodside Executive Park. Groundbreaking planned for Friday despite rain. New site at 3800 square feet includes a certified operating room and in house surgeries, expanding services to the Southside with private care. Open by fall or winter this year.
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Aiken
Dean Page
Aiken Plastic Surgery
Waterloo Street
Woodside Executive Park
Page
North Augusta debates bridge for a pedestrian pathway
A standing room crowd at North Augusta City Council questions a proposed 1300 foot pedestrian bridge across the Savannah linking Greeneway near the Thirteenth Street Bridge to Augusta Riverwalk. Residents call it a bridge to nowhere amid funding and timing concerns.
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Savannah
River Club Neighbborhood
Greeneway
Thirteenth Street
Augusta
Lark Jones
Gresham Barrett
Phil Howie
South Carolina
Riverwalk
Cooper
Riverview Park
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