Editorial comments stir debate on local issues and taxes
Readers discuss Aiken Prep Mead Hall merger MRAP costs Jockey Club Gold Cup distance Project Jackson taxes Piney Heights Cemetery road and bridge service violence rights and the African-American cultural center. They urge public help with local concerns and warn about missed hazards on Hitchcock Parkway.
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Panel seeks residents for DOT Commission
A joint legislative panel seeks applicants for three four year terms on South Carolina’s Department of Transportation Commission beginning February 15, 2014. Open to residents of the second fourth and sixth congressional districts with Oct 31 noon deadline for intent to run. Letters must include signature residence address email and phone.
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Dancing with the Aiken Stars season finale to raise funds
The fourth edition of Dancing with the Aiken Stars will conclude November 21 at USC Aiken Convocation Center. Proceeds benefit the Child Advocacy Center and Community Medical Clinic of Aiken County. Voting costs ten dollars per ballot and tickets are on sale at the center and online.
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Community events calendar highlights local meetings and guest speakers
American Legion Unit 26 meets at 2 p.m. today at the Kalmia Clubhouse, 205 Landing Drive, with Dora Bush listed for details. College Acres Special Purpose District Commissioners convene at 7 p.m. today on Citadel Drive. Horse Creek Historical Society hosts a 7 p.m. session at St. Paul’s parish house featuring Dr. T Felder Dorn speaking on Edgefield Logue murders. AA meets weekly at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Clay Rice silhouette event at Pitter Patter Children’s Boutique includes a story session and silhouette pricing. appointment and contact details provided.
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Oktoberfest debuts in downtown Aiken with live music
The inaugural downtown Oktoberfest, organized by the ADDA, Aiken Young Professionals and USCA, runs Saturday Oct 12 from 6 to 10:30 p.m. in The Alley and Bee Lane. The event features Bavarian food, live bands The Tarlatans Eli Montgomery and The Luke Cunningham Band and outdoor college football viewing with commemorative steins for sale and a raffle for Guitar Pull tickets.
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UNC Journalist Degree Path Encourages New Grads
A statement invites readers to pursue a mass communications journalism degree from the University of North Carolina. It highlights program focus on reporting ethics and career pathways for graduates entering media fields.
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