New Ellenton Vote Urged After Silver Bluff Letter
A letter to voters urges leadership change in New Ellenton citing a war zone look and calls for March 30 elections to replace Mark Key Ricky Foster and Michael Kellum. The writer notes a Silver Bluff 15 year old could be sent back to Mexico under current law and mentions possible legal changes by George Bush.
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New Ellenton
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Ricky Foster
Michael Kellum
Silver Bluff
Mexico
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Security concerns at Aiken DSS office prompt alarm
A reader reports a tense scene at the Aiken DSS office where an angry man made loud threats behind a counter. The visible security was absent, causing fear among bystanders and raising questions about why guards did not intervene. The observer worries about potential real harm and reports the incident.
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DSS
Aiken
Change needed in New Ellenton elections after funds missing
Citizens call for voting after approximately $100 000 vanished from town finances during incumbents and a former councilman’s terms. Critics fault failure to review records and duties, urging residents to vote. The speaker also argues for domestic aid over Mars exploration.
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New Ellenton
Silver Bluff student seeks stay in Aiken County rights
A reader argues the Silver Bluff High School student should remain in Aiken County and in the United States, noting she is unfamiliar with Mexico and has no local contacts. The editorial page invites comments via Talkback hotline or email.
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Silver Bluff High School
Aiken County
United States
Mexico
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Aiken
Trash collection change faces Aiken City Council
Aiken plans roll cart garbage service for future developments to ease crew strain. A pilot program may start in Gatewood River Bluff Governor Aiken Park and Woodside Plantation with 1 000 carts and curbside pickup. Officials say a fourth crew would cost 95 000 for a truck and 92 500 annually for staff.
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Aiken
Morris
Gatewood
River Bluff
Governor Aiken Park
Woodside Plantation
LeDuc
Roger LeDuc
Aiken City
Park Ave
S.W
Philip Lord
Plord
Aikenstandard
Fifth Grade Gloverville Student Builds Mouse Trap Car
Damien Cato, a legally blind fifth-grader at Gloverville Elementary, builds a working mouse trap powered car during Techno-Camp at Aiken County Career and Technology Center. Mentored by Carl Clark Jr, Damien pursues car and computer interests despite visual impairment and aims to become a computer technician.
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Rob Novit
Damien Cato
Carl Clark
Career Center
Techno-Camp
Gloverville
Carl Clark Jr
Damien
Aiken County
Carl
Janet
Tyler Hart
Tyler
April
Students fly kites at Perry Park in Aiken
Beverly Clyburn led fifth to eighth graders from Lloyd Kennedy Charter School in a kite flying event at Perry Park. The day blended math with hands on activity and family participation. Aiken Public Safety officers joined, and a grandfather shared memories of his own childhood.
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Rob Nawit
Aiken Department of Public Safety
Rick Brown
Lloyd-Kennedy Charter School
Gavin Lamb
Warren Williams
Mary Poppins
Perry Park
Aiken
Beverly Clyburn
Lloyd- Kennedy Charter School
Clyburn
Charter School
Keisha Lloyd-Kennedy
Wee
Arthur’. Griffin
Griffin
the Valley
Dyron Glover
Dyron
CMONA Food Pantry Relies on Community Support in North Augusta
CMONA pantry serves about 15 regular clients and 15 to 17 emergencies weekly with staples like canned goods, tuna, and pasta. Manager Della Cunningham says diapers and baby supplies are in high demand as the program struggles to match weekly food needs with donations from churches, schools, and local partners.
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Community Ministry of North
Della Cunningham
Cunningham
CMONA
Boy Scouts
Verne Sadler
NADPS
Kroger
Publix
Golden Harvest Food Bank
Community Ministry
North Augusta
Suzanne Stone
Food Pantry
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