TalkBack comments ignite reader views on local issues and history
A compilation of reader remarks touches on Savannah River Site relocations near Ellenton, demands for photo ID in mammogram access, voting rights debates, Hitchcock Parkway upgrades and traffic lights, local governance and spending, sidewalk behavior near a church and courthouse, lifelong learning, road repairs at Two Notch Road and Price Avenue, WWII history, and a call for follow-up on a Comanche code talker story. Readers are invited to call or email and note that names will not be published.
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Four charged in Verizon burglaries across multiple counties
Four people including two teenagers face burglary and larceny charges for stealing an estimated 400000 in merchandise from Verizon Wireless stores in Columbia Forest Acres Richland Lexington Aiken Orangeburg and Kershaw counties. Police say about 200000 has been recovered.
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Aiken High to Dedicate New Science Building Monday
Aiken High School moves into its new science building with students and teachers settling in. The dedication is set for Monday at 5 30 p m inside the facility. The project kickoff could stretch 20 years, uncovering a campus dating back 60 years and noting the North Campus origin as North Aiken Elementary School until 1999.
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Multiple local meetings and health events on Tuesday and Wednesday
Trinity on Laurens hosts free confidential memory screenings Tuesday 10 AM to 2 PM at 213 Laurens St N W. Talatha Water District meets 5 30 PM Tuesday at 4 Aspen Court. Beech Island Historical Society meeting 7 30 PM at 144 Old Jackson Hwy. ATC health sciences students hold health fair Wednesday 10 AM to 1 PM in the Student Activities Center. Shepherd Community Blood Center hosts a blood drive 10 AM to 3 PM with Mended Hearts booth. Contact details for inquiries provided.
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Toast Café eyes expansion into Aiken South Carolina
Toast Café, a breakfast restaurant chain, aims to expand into Aiken with a full service casual dining concept offering breakfast brunch and lunch. Brett Larrabee of Toast Café describes the brand as a better breakfast option with quality food and efficient service. Interested operators should contact Larrabee at 952-353-0199 and visit Toast Café online.
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