Talkback on potholes and politics sparks mixed views
A reader amid varied remarks questions pothole fixes and criticizes Obama’s two terms while referencing Al Sharpton and race relations. The column cites local concerns about road work, Egypt aid, a sleeping drunk at a gas station, a lion attack in California, and a Georgia court observation about efficiency.
Honest citizen returns Regions card at Whiskey Road
A reader thanks the anonymous person who found a Regions debit card and turned it in to Regions Bank on Whiskey Road. The message also thanks the Aiken County Public Library and Miss Carolyn for assistance with a computer.
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Summit Looks to Rebuild Workforce in Aiken County
The manufacturing sector faces a looming skilled labor shortage as hundreds of Baby Boomers near retirement. A 10 month study led by Will Williams urges urgency, highlighting the need to attract students and parents to manufacturing careers through programs like Aiken Technical College's Technical Scholars and closer school collaboration.
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United Way Volunteers Repair Across 20 Sites in Aiken County
Charlie Neill coordinates Project Vision repairs at Nurture Home while SANL and SRS volunteers fix up 20 nonprofit sites in Aiken County. The effort, at three homes and other facilities, drew 225 volunteers from Savannah River Site and partners, renewing support for families, children, and low income residents.
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Sorority Teeter Totter Fundraiser Reaches For Children’s Hospital
USC Aiken Phi Mu Lambda Delta hosts a 24 hour teeter totter outside City Billiards on Richland Avenue raising funds for the Children’s Miracle Network and Georgia Regents Medical Center Childrens Hospital. About 40 sisters take turns sitting two hours each, surpassing last year’s goal of 1,000 dollars amid freezing temperatures.
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