Editorial readers praise fair oversight and DMV service
A letter from a local reader praises humane treatment at fairs and calls for ending animal abuse. The writer commends the Aiken Department of Motor Vehicles for friendly service and notes Medicare guidance on spotting profit-driven hospice providers in the area.
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Aiken readers rally on local issues and Spurrier chatter
Residents criticize a downtown hotel height and damaged trees while urging action on speeding school buses. The letter page includes readers venting over Steve Spurrier coverage and offering hotline and email comments. Lottery results for several South Carolina games are listed.
SRR tests new waste disposal unit at SRS Saltstone DU6
Savannah River Site liquid waste contractor SRR will run a liquid tightness test on Saltstone Disposal Unit 6 this month to qualify the unit for storing solidified decontaminated salt waste. The test fills the concrete cylinder with dyed water for about 22 days to check for leaks, with repairs as needed.
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Sea Lion Splash Delights at Western Carolina State Fair
Sea Lion Splash, a traveling show by Squalus Inc led by Marco and Kathi Peters, educates visitors on humane care for beached sea lions now housed in Sarasota. Trainers Jimmy Earhart and Xania Alexander perform with Zoey Kimmie and Sparky as crowds watch flips dances and mini lessons.
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Sea Lion Splash at Western Carolina Fair
The Sea Lion Splash show runs 2 6 and 8 p m Sunday and 6 and 8 p m Monday through Friday. Audience members can take pictures with the sea lions after the act for a small fee.
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USC Aiken arts events include piano recital and dogs reading program
The USC Aiken Visual and Performing Arts department presents a faculty recital at 7 30 p m November 2 in Etherredge Center featuring pianist Charles Fugo and guitarist Steve Sloan admission is free For details call 803 641 3305 The Yin and Yang of Relationships seminar for teens and parents runs November 3 at the Aiken County Public Library from 6 30 to 8 30 p m with speakers from local safety and child welfare agencies Reservations for Dog Ears reading at the Aiken County Animal Shelter are encouraged by calling 803 514 4313 The First Southern City Film Festival runs November 4 to 6 in Aiken with calls for sponsors and volunteers via hello southerncity org.
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