Business owners raise prices during races in Aiken
Local observers accuse petroleum wholesalers and service station operators in Aiken of price gouging during three horse racing events. They report fuel prices 7 to 11 cents higher than nearby towns as drivers enter from Citadel Drive and the Bypass, harming visitors and residents who spend during the races.
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Augusta
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Johnston
DSS Office Urged to Maintain Security
Letter writer argues the DSS office requires ongoing protection citing prior fatalities at a neighboring NA office. The author emphasizes appreciation for DSS staff and questions why security was questioned.
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DSS
Department Store Bathrooms Filthy in Aiken County
A resident complains about dirty department store bathrooms in Aiken County stating paper on floors and unflushed toilets. The letter cites a medical bill of about 1500 dollars after a son was injured at a store while playing sports, noting ambulance costs and charges for basic care.
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Aiken County
Connector Road Urgency for Woodside Transport Plan
Citizens demand immediate inclusion of a Woodside connector road in the transportation plan. They argue the project provides needed relief now, not a decade hence, and accuse the planning commission of delaying action.
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Woodside
Silver Bluff Teen Should Not Be Sent To Mexico
A letter to the editor urges that a Silver Bluff High School student be allowed to stay in the United States, arguing sending her back would be a grave error given she has lived here most of her life. The note requests readers to comment via Talkback hotline or email, with names not required.
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Seder Feast 2004 at Grace United Methodist Church
Grace United Methodist Church hosts Seder Feast 2004 a Friday evening reenactment of the Exodus story in costumes with symbolic foods. Tickets cost 550 for adults and 3 per child with a 15 cap per family seating is limited to 200 and setup cleanup rotas are arranged by last name.
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Marianne Harlan
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Outback fundraiser helps South Aiken band buy new uniforms
South Aiken High School band boosters raise funds to replace uniforms dating to 1981. Principal Jan Nashatker contributes 8000 dollars, Outback Steakhouse donates food and staff time, with 100 new uniforms planned for the next marching season.
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Shrine club marks 50th anniversary and mortgage burn
Aiken County Shrine Club and guests celebrated 50 years of service to Shriners hospitals for children with orthopedic and burn injuries. Don Sprawls led the mortgage burn on the U S Highway 1 facility built in 1991 as Bobby Kneece noted five decades of activity and ongoing support from the group and its Jamil Flying Fezzes.
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Aiken County
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Aiken
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Jeff Miles
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Danny Price
Rob Novit
Kathy Miles
Tom Crouch
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Micro Loan Program Aims to Boost Small Businesses
The Community Development and Improvement Corporation begins a small business Micro Loan Program on March 22 to help with acquisition, expansion, equipment, or working capital up to 8500 dollars. CDIC partners with Business Carolina to administer loans and plans a full service financial center in late April. For details contact Shaunte Evans or John Moore.
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Reginal Barner
Prsident
CDIC
Barner
Business Carolina
Federal Housing Loan Bank of Atlanta
Heritage Credit Union
Aiken
Honda Cars
Shaunte Evans
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