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Readers voice diverse topics from Congress and healthcare to telemarketing and water quality. The exchanges include critique of lawmakers, advice on avoiding calls, pet adoption reflections, economic job concerns, and a resident report on New Ellenton public water tasting of chlorine.
Aiken County debated spending on land owned by residents pain point list
Citizens urged funding for land they own and a shooting range on Boyd's Pond Road. Calls to address stoplight needs near Sam's Club and Aiken Tech, a referenced accident with injuries, and desire for named shoplifting victims. Community input supported by police blotter interest.
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Wallet found and returned by Ms Reba
A reader thanks Ms Reba for turning in a lost wallet left in a buggy with all its money intact. Call the TalkBack line at 803 644 2384 or email editorial aikenstandard.com to leave a brief comment. names not required and will not be published.
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Design Review Board to weigh historic status for Aiken bridges
Aiken Design Review Board will hold a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. at 214 Park Ave. SW to consider designating several wooden bridges over the railroad cut on Fairfield Street SE Union Street SE and York Street SE as historic. If recommended the plan moves to the Planning Commission.
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Design Review Board hearing on West Side Bowery renovations
The Design Review Board holds a public hearing Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at 214 Park Ave. S.W. to discuss renovations for the West Side Bowery building becoming a Mellow Mushroom in February. The agenda includes water tower cabling updates and Anne Thomas of Carriage House Inn proposing expansions and demolitions. Call 803-642-7608 for details.
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Park Ave. S.W
Bowery
Anne Thomas
Second Circuit Solicitor seeks juvenile arbitration volunteers
The Second Circuit Solicitor's Office seeks volunteers 21 and older to serve as arbitrators in a 90 day mediation program for first-time non-violent juvenile offenders ages 11 to 17 in Aiken Bamberg Barnwell counties. Training starts in October with 15 hours class and six hours hands on plus nine hours follow up yearly.
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Aiken
Bamberg
Barnwell
Rebecca Jowers
Jowers
General Sessions Court
Department of Juvenile Justice
Rowers
Aikencountysc.gov
New weight loss practice to open in Aiken
A physician run weight loss clinic named Palmetto Wellness & Weight Loss MD will open in Aiken on Tuesday. Dr. Greg Eaves of Carolina Heart and Vascular says the program pairs with a patient’s primary care physician to reduce obesity risks, cut costs, and promote long term wellness. The clinic will be at 137 Miracle Drive in the Carolina Heart & Vascular Center with contact numbers and a website listed.
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Carolina Heart and Vascular
Palmetto Wellness
Aiken
Eaves
Carolina Heart & Vascular Center
Miracle Drive
Aikenweightloss. Com
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