Aiken County Sheriff primary race highlighted in Talkback final day
The Aiken County Sheriff primary is set for Tuesday as Talkback items about the race run one last time in the Aiken Standard. Residents of Oak Hill subdivision face water outages with two wells down since Sunday, prompting boil water advisories after repairs. Local officials struggle to reach system trustees for updates while calls to the water department reflect growing concerns.
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Consumer questions rising cable costs prompt service review
A reader notes monthly price increases and asks what value they receive for almost $50 a month. They seek cheaper options and urge others to continually call and question providers about service quality and pricing.
City debates flag display at private residence
A Friday dispute centers on a private residence where the Confederate flag was flown. The speaker argues for focusing on safe driving and respecting free speech, asserting that suppressing expression is not the answer.
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History lesson on war deaths and civilian casualties
The writer claims 86 million people have died worldwide in wars since World War II, mostly noncombatants. They question whether destruction and suffering justify such counts and invite reader responses via hotline or email.
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Washington trip postponed for Kennedy Middle School students
More than 160 Kennedy Middle School SOAR students had their planned Washington visit delayed from Wednesday to May 18 due to security concerns over the Iraq war. Principal George Rogers, teachers Kim Hawley and Kaye McNeill, and parents weighed safety while bus company officials agreed to the new date.
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Jessica Lee
Mitchell Snyder
Leslie Nixon
Diana Nelson
Jacob Mason
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Kim Hawley
Kaye McNeill
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Aiken Steeplechase adds alt parking at polo lot
With the Townerhouse Polo Field parking unavailable for Saturdays event, the Aiken Steeplechase Association outlines alternate parking. Blue gate walk-ins get 50 spaces at 10 dollars, first come. Once full, drivers go to Red Gate off Two Notch Road for reserved infield parking at 25 dollars. First race at 12 45 p m and a seventh race added.
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Sheriff forum set in North Augusta amid lone candidate attendance
In North Augusta this evening only one candidate, interim Aiken County Sheriff Jody Rowland, Republican, is expected to attend a forum hosted by the North Augusta Rotary Club. The event aims to give Rowland time to present his platform ahead of the May 13 special election and primary.
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