TalkBack readers react to politics and crime in Aiken area
A TalkBack message critiques Bridgestone Tire veterans program praise, laments a theft from a shed after a husband’s death, and comments on local crime, economic concerns, and national politics. It includes contact details for submissions and lists several lottery numbers and draws.
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Speed limit signs eyed for North Windsor Road
Aiken County considers posting a 25 or 35 mph limit on dirt North Windsor Road after residents urge safety signs. County officials seek an ordinance amendment to allow dirt road speed signs within state law, based on engineering studies and safety needs.
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Chitlin Strut draws thousands to Salley town
The 51st annual Chitlin Strut in Salley drew crowds estimated in the tens of thousands, transforming a population of about 500 into a temporary throng from several states. Organizers touted safety preparations as officers from multiple agencies stood by while vendors offered chitlins and festival fare amid parades, bikes, and tractor displays.
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