Rumors Spark Debate Over Jail Administration And Local Issues
Town chatter hints at a Still Bubbas calendar with star selections, a call for new jail administration amid alleged unfair behavior by the current administrator, and a plea for accountability. Also noted are two sick kittens found on a roadside, one dying, the other under SPCA care, plus a mention of $15,000 of Visnsasson coverage at South Aiken High and a Talkback hotline for readers to share comments.
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Thurmond Stories Sought for 100th Birthday Tribute
The Aiken Standard invites readers to share remembrances of Strom Thurmond, long serving U S senator from South Carolina, ahead of his 100th birthday. Submissions to Thurmond Recollection, Aiken Standard, P O Box 456, Aiken SC 29801 or via email.
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Cookie Monster visits local preschooles at church outreach event
The Cookie Monster toured St John’s United Methodist Church and other local preschools to promote the Carolina Center USC arena opening Nov 22. Children and teachers, including Mead Hall headmaster Tim Spurrier and USC intern Tara Platts, interacted with the character as a 3 year old dashed into his arms. The visit drew playful remarks about who the grownups were, while several teachers cherished the moment.
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Laura Bundrick
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Amy Buenrostro
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Local growers finish abysmal cotton season
Local cotton farmers report a disaster year with yields collapsed from about 3500 bales last season to an estimated 700 to 800 bales this year. Aiken grower Carl Brown Jr notes widespread rotting and losses from a damp, wet summer and ongoing drought, with one third of crops harvested and many fields likely abandoned. Ridge Mutual Ginnery vice president Tom Holstein cites disrupted supply chains, including fertilizer and warehouse sectors, and mentions some farmers destroying entire crops as a new practice.
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Recount in Aiken 47 precinct mirrors electorate vote
A recount shows Local Question 1 tally at 191 yes and 83 no in Aiken 47, with city-wide totals of 5379 yes and 2597 no for Sunday alcohol sales. Officials note unique ballots caused initial confusion among split precincts and color-coded ballots for city and non city residents.
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Ridge Spring Police Chief Resigns After Leadership Pushback
Ridge Spring police chief Dennis Murtha resigns claiming loss of faith by town council and mayor. Mayor Jimmy Gillian notes reduced force from three to two officers, no immediate plans for a successor, with Jerry Granier as remaining officer. Council member John Burger says the resignation date is today.
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Reservations Not Necessary at The Alley
Readers are informed that reservations are not required but welcome for The Alley located at 210 with hours Tuesday through Saturday from 5 30 to 10 pm and a contact number 648 4853 for inquiries.
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