Aiken Corporation questions raise transparency concerns
Residents question the Aiken Corporation’s purpose, services, and city ties. The editorial urges disclosure of its business activities, balance sheets, and senior officers amid perceived close cooperation with the City of Aiken.
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Citizens vent about voters and road safety concerns
A reader voices frustration with political posturing, urges careful planning, and notes elderly drivers at intersections. The letter cites volunteers on Hitchcock Parkway and defends older residents against distractions while criticizing both parties.
Cheating Confession Letter Sparks Talkback Call for Readers
A reader claims ongoing infidelity with a person in Tuesday's paper and urges disclosure. The message requests tips for leaving a TalkBack message or emailing editors while noting readers' names will not be published. The paper reserves editing rights.
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326 Rutland Drive Editorial Office Hours
The note lists hours from 8 30 am to 5 30 pm Monday Friday at 326 Rutland Drive with a phone and fax contact and identifies Tim O Briant as Executive Editor. The email appears as calianan dard com.
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Bachmann to sign book in Aiken South Carolina
Michele Bachmann will sign copies of Core of Conviction My Story at Books-A-Million in Aiken Mall at 9 a.m. December 3 after line numbers begin at 6 p.m. December 2. Store manager Daniel Pike notes regional appeal and a strong shelf of signed copies.
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Bachmann book signing at Books-A-Million
Rep. Michele Bachmann appears for a signing at Books-A-Million located at 2441 Whiskey Road on December 3 at 9 a.m. Line numbers will be handed out December 2 at 6 p.m. Hardback price is $26.95. information line 642-0135.
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Knights to Hold Christmas Sale at Knights of Columbus Hall
The Knights of Columbus Hall on Spaulding Drive hosts a Christmas sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on December 10 with details available by calling 648-0982. Hopelands to be lit starting December 10 marks the 20th annual Christ event.
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HopeLands Gardens Holiday Light Exhibit Schedule
The Hopelands light display runs December 10 11 15 23 and 26 with sessions from 6 to 930 p.m. each evening at Hopelands Gardens. Special events accompany the exhibit nightly. Information line 642 7631.
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Aiken School Board to hold two special meetings next week
The Aiken County School Board will hold two special sessions next week. Tuesday's meeting includes four closed disciplinary appeals and a public hearing on a Tax Incentive Financing District for a town supermarket, plus a Budget 101 briefing. The second session Wednesday covers board self assessments facilitated by Gwen Hampton. Rosemary English chairs the board.
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Christmas Parades Across Towns Highlight December Activities
The 16th Valley Christmas Parade is set for December 10 at 3 p.m. starting near LBC Middle School with contact numbers 593-4907 and 593-3030. Windsor and Jackson parades also run December 10 and 11 respectively with lineup times and phone contacts for registrations and questions. The New Ellenton parade is December 3 at noon along Main Street with a contact number 652-2214. The Aiken parade occurs November 11 at 2 p.m. with lineup at 1 p.m. and online registration via www.aikenjaycees.com before December 5.
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