Aiken storm funds request expands to two gated communities
The City of Aiken debates reimbursing about 320000 to Woodside Plantation and another HOA for debris cleanup after February ice storms. Woodside hired Weiss Tree Service and Cold Creek Nurseries for 303931.60, plus nearly 86000 of extra cleanup, with disputes over responsibility and timing before a funding decision.
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Aiken
Reggie Ebner
Steve Homoki
Woodside Plantation
Woodside Plantation Property Owners Association
Woodside
Woodside Plantation Drive
East Gate Drive
Weiss Tree Service
Nevada
Iowa
Cold Creek
Association
Nancy Hughes
Hughes
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Win Tickets For South Carolina vs Georgia Game
Inside the paper a ticket giveaway offers two seats to the South Carolina versus Georgia game on September 13. Readers must locate the entry form, fill it out, and submit before the September 11 drawing.
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Gamecocks
Bulldogs
Cat Campbell nominated for national award
Local News reports Cat Campbell receives a nomination for a national award, highlighting her community impact and recent recognition. Obituary notes Chick-fil-A founder S Truett Cathy dies at 93, with biographical details and career milestones. Ravens cut Ray Rice after video release affects sports lineup and team discipline.
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Chick-Fil-A
S. Truett
Cathy
Ravens
AREA DEATHS GEORGE MATHIS AIKEN LOIS AUDREY WALDRIP
Death notices list George Mathis, Lois Audrey Waldrip Johnson and John C. Jack Hagelston among area obituaries. Funeral details remain at local churches and funeral homes, with services announced by area families.
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George Mathis
Aiken
Lois Audrey Waldrip Johnson
John C
Jack) Hagelston
Five Day Forecast With Warmtemperatures Ahead
Partly cloudy conditions dominate as a warm spell continues through the five day period. Highs around 85 with nightly lows near 67 degrees. Sunshine and light winds are expected on most days with a chance of a few afternoon clouds.
Head Start kids enjoy fraternity literacy visit
Omega Psi Phi member Willie Smith and Sigma Pi brothers visited Head Start in Aiken for International Literacy Day. Four year olds welcomed them with high fives as the volunteers read stories and discussed the value of male role models in early education. The program plans ongoing literacy outreach with Head Start and Boys and Girls Club involvement noted by organizers.
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Willie Smith
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
Anabelle Nunez
Smith
Sigma Pi
Aiken
Rudolph Hall
Shadie Hall
Aiken-Barnwell
Nathaniel Dicks
Aiken-area
Trenton
Trison Millhouse
Jack Knox
Ja’Kai Herrin
Demolishing vacant homes a complex city issue
Aiken officials describe vacant and dilapidated houses as more than eyesores. Council member Gail Diggs notes they harm neighborhood vitality and safety. Building and Property Code officials warn that demolishing such homes is hindered by property rights and practical hurdles.
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Aiken
Gail Diggs
Mike Jordan
Phil Noah
Jordan
Maryan Schechter
City of
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