Child support debate prompts debit-only proposal
Letter dissects misuse of child support payments and advocates a restricted debit card system for age appropriate goods. The writer urges accountability, critiques blaming men, and contrasts policy with recent abortion rulings while urging readers to share views via the Aiken Standard Talkback line.
Fish fry rallies Dems to discuss primary strategy in Aiken
Aiken Democrats held a political fish fry at the Jaycees Fairground to recruit poll watchers and managers for the upcoming primary. Local politicians and campaign reps for Gephardt Kerry Lieberman Edwards spoke while voters learned about candidates and volunteer roles.
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City briefs Hopelands light display returns with 75000 lights
City crews prepare for the Hopelands Christmas display running December 13 to 27 featuring more than 75000 lights. Rye Patch craft show returns with four vendors on December 13 14 19 and 20. Volunteers are sought to run the event which drew about 17000 visitors last year. A shuttle from Goodwill on Whiskey Road runs 6 to 9 pm and from Winn Dixie on Aiken Northside at 545 645 and 745 pm. Concerts run 7 to 8 pm at the Roland H Windham Performing Arts Stage with multiple choirs and churches performing.
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New group protests rising taxes in Aiken County
The Aiken County Taxpayers Association formed to push for lower taxes and smaller government. President Mike Simons cites a 15 mill tax hike this year and five consecutive years of tax rises, targeting the school district and superintendent while calling for reduced administrative salaries.
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Local scam drains thousands from North Augusta residents
Two North Augusta residents lost more than ten thousand dollars in an Internet car scam tied to counterfeit certified checks. Investigators say callers and emailers in Nigeria target sellers, asking them to forward the difference from a higher value car sale, then disappear with the money. The FBI and U S Secret Service are reviewing similar county scams and advisories warn that genuine looking checks can still be counterfeit, and bank assurances may mislead victims.
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