Aiken residents push back on growth and taxes
Readers criticize city spending and growth in Aiken citing higher taxes and unsuitable projects. They urge trimming budgets and preserving a small-town feel while questioning permitting decisions on Powderhouse Road and unresolved county murders. Call-ins and letters to editor welcome.
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Aiken EMS Daryl Davis Misreported CPR in Aiken Standard
In the Oct 31 edition 1A story Are a woman rec ognized as lifesaver Aiken County EMS Daryl Davis is reported to have applied compressions Davis did not perform CPR The Aiken Standard regrets the error.
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Murphy Village defendants head to court this month
Twenty two defendants from North Augusta and Augusta charged in a 45 count RICO fraud scheme tied to the Murphy Village Irish Traveler community are slated for pre trial conference November 30 at the U S District Courthouse in Columbia. Plea option available. jury selection set for December 8. The indictment spans charges including racketeering conspiracy mail and wire fraud and interstate transportation of stolen items with heavy penalties.
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Edgefield Halloween Trunk or Treat Draws Hundreds
Edgefield held a free Trunk or Treat event at Courthouse Square with the Town, Edgefield Community Development Association, and Antioch Baptist Church. Mayor Ken Durham gave out candy as participants in costumes enjoyed food, a photo booth, and community fellowship from about 20 local groups.
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Trunk or Treating in Midland Valley Community Church
Midland Valley Community Church hosts a trunk or treat with 4000 plus attendees past eight years. Volunteers from Mission Field area provided 102 candy trunks 2300 hot dogs five bushels peanuts and thousands of candy pieces. Church leaders say the event shows love of Jesus and a safe community space with free admission.
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