Forum Runs as Hooper and Woltz Review City Issues
District 6 candidates JoAnn Hooper and Ed Woltz spoke at a Hindell Weeks forum on public safety and infrastructure. Both backed urgent fixes, noting citizen concerns about deteriorating infrastructure as a top city priority. The event highlighted similar positions on key issues facing Aiken.
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City OKs pension reform resolution
City Council approved a resolution to pursue a pension reform plan moving from a defined benefit to a defined contribution system. The plan would affect new full time employees while existing and public safety staff are not affected. Further details on eligibility rates vesting and options for current workers will be decided in upcoming work sessions.
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Area Deaths Reported in Local Obituaries
Obituaries list the deaths of Christy Rebecca Dalton Aten Clarence Bubba Williams Jack Edward Bevington Graniteville Glenda Sue Padgett Hazel Ruth Blair Eagerton Wagoner Jieray Alston Powell Warrenvile Eugene Hugh Fellers and Gilbert John Griffin in Aiken and nearby areas with funeral notices and memorial contributions. The compilation reflects community mourning across multiple towns including Graniteville, Warrenvile, and Aiken.
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Aiken
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Unny Weather Update Prompted by Incomplete Text
Fragmentary OCR note cites a high around 74 and a low value missing, with stray text about complete and day fee and a numeric 128. The snippet lacks clear event, location, or authoritative details to identify a formal forecast or report.
City horticulturist Tom Rapp retires after 33 years in Aiken
Tom Rapp, longtime City of Aiken horticulturist and arborist, confirms his last day will be Tuesday. He joined in 1995 after a prior stint and helped shape the city’s tree diversity, flower beds, and preservation efforts as Tree City USA leadership notes.
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