Native American responds to talkback on peace and controversy
A Native American speaker rebukes a critic urging those not aligned with the president to leave the country. The resident argues for peace, defends Masters connections, and questions City Council value, suggesting NAACP control over decisions. The note touches on local tensions and political discourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ianugh
NAACP
Downtown Worker Protests City Flower Budget
A downtown resident criticizes frequent flower plantings, arguing funds should support annual displays instead of quarterly updates. He questions city spending and asks how protesters would respond if a war affected their area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iraq
Reader Letter Debates War Facts and Wage Views at USCA
A reader rants about a USCA political science professor and war coalition size while veering into topics such as riverwalk crossings and tipping norms. The writer advocates higher wages, argues against public support for low earners, and invites comments via a local Talkback line and email.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
USCA
Aiken residents weigh seven road plans in joint council talk
Barbara Nelson and neighbors from Anderson Pond and Chukker Creek Road areas attend a Tuesday joint Aiken City and County Council meeting to review seven proposed routes for a connector road. Consultants will advise which plan best relieves Whiskey Road congestion while residents urge preserving rural life and support a riding trail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chime Bell Church Road
Anderson Pond Road
Barbara Nelson
Aiken
City of
Nelson
Whiskey Road
Silver Bluff Road
Ems i
Chukker Creek Road
Aiken City
Aiken County
Target
Aiken Mall
Neisy
Anderson Pond
Aiken Junior Leadership students tour Public Safety program
Eighth and ninth graders from Aiken middle schools visited the Aiken Department of Public Safety for a full day of activities. The group toured the tech room and fingerprint lab, observed K9 units and DUI task force, and heard talks from city officials and prosecutors about law enforcement careers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rob
Aiken Middle School
Vicki Trowell
Corey Hunt
Aiken
Ansen Department of Public Safety
Corey Hart
Greg Carter
Records Bureau
Public Safety
Leadership Aiken
Carter
Schofield Middle School
Jarrett Williams
Recorder’s Court
Richard Pierce
Lalita Ashley
ADPS
Serrea McDaniel
Second Judicial Circuit
Wendell Hall
Ray Scott
Maryann Burgess
Tech
Election Commission
Stuart Bedenbaugh
Aiken County
Rick Osbon
Jane Vaughters
Kennedy Middle School
Robin Odum- Pugliese
Burglaries End Sunday Morning at Son's Super Store
A burglar gained entry to Son's Super at 2000 Atomic Road and stole a blue 1987 Cadillac with South Carolina plate 176MMZ. Deputies found the vehicle and seek information. tips to the Aiken County Sheriff's Office or Crime Stoppers may yield up to a $1,000 reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apenett
Iorty
Aiken
Atomic Road
Set
George Burgess
Aiken County
Burgess
South Carolina
Teachers attend recruitment fair in Aiken County
Nina Crowder, soon to graduate from Winthrop University in May, joins 108 prospective teachers at Kennedy Middle School to interview for Aiken County positions. Brenda Wood, with 14 years teaching in northern Arkansas, plans to move to Shirley Ark area and pursue balanced literacy in Aiken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nina Crowder
Winthrop University
Brenda Wood
Arkansas
Kennedy Middle School
Aiken
Shirley
Ark
Little Rock
Wood
Re Fair
Aiken County
Joyce Stanley
Crowder
Winthrop
Ence
Rock Hill
Gloverville
Dwight Smith
Stanley
Area 1
David Caver
Rob
Sally Fickling
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jackson
Jessie Woxxson
Augusta National
Reader
Professor
Digan
Savannah River
13Th Street Bridge
Subway
McDonald's
Editorial Aaiken Standard
Beech Island Grocery Store