Sassafras Festival sparks Burnettown council clash and possible suit
Residents and business owners condemn the Sassafras Festival citing noise traffic and safety issues. A nuisance petition led by David Miniter seeks relief from the Aiken County Council. Horace Cheatham claims drunken attendees defile property and threaten safety. Town officials vow safety measures as a steering committee forms for river valley area involvement.
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Burnettown
Burnettown Council
David Miniter
Carline Road
Sassafras Park
Aiken County
Wayne Benson
Smith
Horace Cheatham
Cheatham Funeral Home
S.C. Highway 421
Cheatham
Angela Cheatham
Funeral Home
421
Benson
Wayne New
New
Wind sor girl Agnes Howard earns spot with Augusta Symphony
Agnes Howard a 14 year old from Wind sor with nine years of musical training balances school and private lessons while practicing violin and flute. She won the Suzuki Strings contest and performed with the Augusta Symphony for area middle school students.
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Agnes Howard
Windsor
Suzuki Strings
Augusta
Silver Bluff High School
Silver Spirit
Agnes
Aiken
Tedda Howard
Local Senior Lula Harper Honored by Barrett at Croft House
Lula Harper, 76, a Croft House resident, says her work aiding Social Security and Medicare is a calling from God. Rep. Gresham Barrett honored her with a flag during a Monday session with about 30 seniors, with Sen. Tommy Moore and County Council member Willar Hightower present. Flora Grant of Westminster attended, noting her friendship with Barrett’s family.
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Lula Harper
Croft House
Harper
Washington, D.C
Gresham Barrett
Barrett
South Carolina
U.S
Lula
Sen
Tommy Moore
C Clearwater
Willar Hightower
Moore
Flora Grant
Grant
Westminster
Aiken
Philip Lord
Plord
Police Blotter Reports Stolen Car and Local Thefts
A red 1989 Chrysler LeBaron was stolen from Martin Town Road during the overnight hours. A Johnston man is a suspect in a Sunday morning wallet theft on Weston Street totaling $553. Two North Augusta teens were arrested for attempting to smash Coke machines at North Augusta High School, causing about $2,000 in damage. A pellet rifle and coins were stolen in a burglary on Oct. 14 at Trimmier Place. A North Augusta man was jailed Oct. 14 for burglary and marijuana possession after kicking in a door on Bismarck Circle, with about $350 in damage.
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Martintown Road
Weston Street
Johnston
North Augusta High School
Trimmier Place
North Augusta
Bismarck Circle
Marine Corps League adds collection day for Iraq soldiers
Due to strong response a second collection day is set for Sunday Oct 31 from 11 am to 3 pm in front of eejay's at Kalmia Plaza. Items wanted include Softee T-shirts wipes artificial tears and more along with cash donations to buy needed items.
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Marine Corps League
Iraq
Eejay’s
Kalmia Plaza
Aiken County 1 Cent Tax And New Voting Era Details
The Aiken Standard outlines the November 2 ballot measure extending the 1 cent sales tax and explains what voters should know. It also previews the county's switch to electronic voting machines and what to expect at the polling place.
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Aiken County
Aiken Standard Contact and Billing Information
The Aiken Standard, serving Aiken South Carolina, provides contact numbers for newsroom and editorial staff, subscription rates, EzPay options, delivery expectations, payment policies, and carrier billing details. Address changes go to P O Box 456 Aiken SC 29802.
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Aiken Standard
Aiken Communications Inc
P.O. Box
Rutland Drive
Aiken
S.C
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