Sunday sales and traffic worries in TalkBack letters
Residents argue Sunday churchgoing will not be affected by stores open on Lund. A four way stop is needed at Powderhouse Road and Audubon. PGA members should be able to play on the LPGA. Callers complain about the Sunday bicycle rule and city sign fees.
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Lund
Powderhouse Road
Audubon
PGA
Annika
Turno
South Carolina Highway Patrol
Highway Patrol
Dwight Green
North Augusta Police Privileges and County Powers Debate
A letter page discussion questions differences in what Scott Peterson is accused of beyond harming the mother and how abortion clinics operate. It asks about county privileges, sheriff orders granting arrest powers to Aiken City officers, and whether North Augusta Police Department and smaller county municipalities will receive similar powers. It also includes reader comments about local roofing quotes and a Talkback hotline instruction.
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Scott Peterson
North Augusta
Aiken
Man charged for fraudulent timber deals
Wagener's Leonard Storey 59 faces three counts of timber theft two counts of felony breach of trust and one count of obtaining property by false pretenses The charges cover six complaints dating back to 1998 with alleged timber theft from forest land worth about 16 000 and concealment of timber value totaling over 33 000 plus two lead ticket violations Clerks say he could face more than 20 years if convicted.
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Leonard Storey
Festival Trail Road
Commission
Ken Cabe
Storey
Cabe
Forestry Commission
Abe
Memorial Day Weekend Marks 100 Deadliest Days Start
Aiken County officials urge safety as the South Carolina 100 deadliest days begin with Memorial Day weekend. Coroner Sue Townsend and public safety officials emphasize reduced crashes, DUI checks, and heightened patrols. SCDOT warns drivers to heed work zone dangers and plan for stricter enforcement.
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Aiken
Sue Townsend
Townsend
South Caroli Nna Department of ‘Transportation
Savannah River
South Carolina
David Turno
SCDOT
Terecia Wilson
Wilson
Aiken Memorial Day Parade Draws 112 Entries
Ed Hammons notes patriot spirit as 112 entries march Saturday on Park Avenue and Laurens Street in the Aiken Memorial Day Parade hosted by the Aiken Marine Corps League. Grand marshal Dr Debra Ashcraft attends with Sen Lindsey Graham among dignitaries.
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Iraq
Ed Hammons
James L. Hammons
Lindsey Graham
R-S.c
Senate Armed Services Committee
Hammons
Aiken
WJBF
Aiken County Veterans Memorial Park
Richland Avenue
Philip Lord
Plord
Aikenstandard Com
Flea Market Opens in North Augusta Transforming Old Kmart Site
The North Augusta Flea Mall opens on US 1 after a three month transformation led by Ted Tilson and David Dever. About 150-200 merchants join a new indoor layout with plans for free outdoor space, two restaurants, a locksmith, 24 hour security, and a bar in the future.
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North Augusta
Aiken County
Ted Tilson
David Dever
Kmart
Tilson
Dever
US 1
John McGuire
Rudy Mitchum
18&M
Richard Whitehead
National
Ja Wengtson
David Deverlet
Kathy Scott
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