Aiken Readers Call for New City Emergency Manager
Letters criticize the city’s handling of ice storm debris and car tag notices. A writer urges a new city manager to improve emergency response while detailing experiences as a water customer and out-of-state visitor. The MOX plant at SRS is cited as a key treaty commitment with Russia and a DOE decision to complete it.
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Councilmen Dewar Ebner Endorse Diligent Governance
The article praises Councilmen Dick Dewar and Reggie Ebner for time spent researching issues and speaking from knowledge. It notes the sheriff seeks higher deputy salaries but points out deputies were absent at the Lobster Race event.
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Tire helpers praised by grateful readers in heat
Thank you to Tracy and Jim who changed a Chrysler tire in 90-degree heat for two elderly women. Readers urged to leave messages via the TalkBack hotline or email, noting names will not be published and comments may be edited for space.
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Painting honors memory of Marine Matthew Dillon
Neal and Lucy Dillon unveiled an oil portrait of their son Matt Dillon, a Marine killed in Iraq, painted by Karen Langley as a tribute to fallen soldiers. Langley’s work is part of the national American Hero's series, with Midlands support from Blue Star Mothers and Gold Star Mothers groups.
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Big H store in North Augusta destroyed by fire
A fire at the Big H convenience store at 631 Buena Vista Ave North Augusta occurred about 12 24 a m Friday. The building suffered heavy exterior fire and smoke with an estimated 90000 in losses and is deemed not salvageable by owner Soon Kim.
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Garden Makers beautify Aiken tennis center grounds
Garden Makers club members planted lantana and vinea in front of the Odell Weeks Tennis Center on Whiskey Road, April 30, in cooperation with the Aiken Department of Parks Recreation and Tourism to add color to the facility.
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Garden Makers Seek Members For Aiken Area Club
Garden Makers, a co-ed garden club in the Aiken Garden Club Federation, invites men and women to join. Director Glenn Parker helped during bad weather, and the club aims to beautify Aiken with plantings that will be noticed by visitors to tennis tournaments. Call 803-594-9792 for information.
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Barbara Zagrodnik
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