Readers vent on nature, taxes, and development in Aiken
A letter page features readers praising Hitchcock Woods and criticizing city council and developer involvement in the Aiken Mall project. Residents debate road taxes and gate communities while urging independence from municipal meddling. Callbacks invite further input via TalkBack. Local lottery results are listed.
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Satellite internet shifts rural connectivity in Aiken County
Wiliston Custom Installations owner Chad Owens says he has connected over 560 homes to satellite internet in Aiken County and surrounding areas like Jackson and Edgefield. He expects growth as speeds improve and aims to reach a global market, offering direct satellite links and land-server connections from 45 Roundtree St Williston. The firm also handles TV mounting and studio installations and markets HughesNet DirecTV and Vivint service locally.
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Four to be buried in Aiken pauper's burial service
The Aiken County Coroner's Office to lay to rest four unclaimed residents at Graniteville Cemetery on Wednesday at 10 am. Names include Asure K. Muhammad Bob L. Sizemore David Trine and Mattie Mae Lee. Community invited to attend graveside ceremony with local volunteers and church and funeral home support.
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David Trine
Mattie Mae Lee
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Community notices: church support, broom sale, auditions
Local briefs list SAA meetings at First Presbyterian Church 7 p.m. Thursdays with contact options. Aiken Lions Club hosts Spring Broom Sale 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday at 2300 Whiskey Road. Aiken Civic Ballet opens Nutcracker auditions at USC Aiken Etherredge Center with age groups and dress codes. Aiken Electric Cooperative holds its annual meeting 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at 2790 Wagener Road with activities. Clifford S Gerde Carriage Museum opens Sundays 2 to 5 p.m. through November with free admission.
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Wagener Road
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Berrie Road
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