Controversy Over Confederate Flag Display In Aiken
Aiken City Council faced a demand from heritage group leader Dr James Arnett that banning the Confederate flag at a war memorial violated state law. Arnett argued monuments are heritage group property and not city jurisdiction, while opponents urged removal of flags from public land citing racial tensions. The council prepared an ordinance draft to allow displays at Confederate World War II and Vietnam monuments, with action anticipated in January.
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Stonewall Jackson
David Walker
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Charles Hewitt Jr
Walker
Hewitt
Aiken voters crowd GOP District 4 primary turnout
Early in person voting showed Eden Gardens Wellness Center and Odell Weeks Center as busy polling sites with turnout aimed for a record primary. Incumbent Smith leads District 4. two GOP winners face Democrats Williams and Byrd in November. potential runoff Sept 25 if needed. About 300 absentee ballots pending.
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Ed Girardeau
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Debbie Williams
Wilkins Byrd
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Mien
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Chuck Maxwell
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John Cannon
Gene England
Aiken County
Republican Party
David Nix
Ions
Two child sexual offenders sentenced to prison terms
Jeffery Maroney received 11 years and James Hart five years in Aiken County criminal court after pleading to charges involving a 13 year old girl and an eight year old. Both men will be listed on the state sexual offender registry with Maroney to serve 85 percent of his term under new violent act guidelines.
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James C. Williams Jr
Jeffery Maroney
James Hart
Brenda Brisbin
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Maroney
Dorchester
Aiken
Dorchester County
Rotary aids Aiken family fire victims in SC area
Local Rotary clubs distributed relief to families affected by recent house fires. Claudia Hagood received 1000 dollars from Aiken Noon Rotary, while Aiken Sunrise Rotary sent 1500 dollars to the Sandra Staley family of Wagener and Charles Renew of Langley. District funds support local disaster relief.
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Aiken
Claudia Hagood
Rick Osbon
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Aiken Sunrise Rotary Club
Sandra Staley
Wagener
Charles Renew
Langley
Rotary
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International Service Organization
Turnout expected for women outdoor recreation event in Edgefield
The National Wild Turkey Federation aims to set a turnout record at its Women in the Outdoors program on Sept 29 at NWTF headquarters Edgefield. Activities include archery canoeing deer hunting dog obedience rock climbing fly fishing and feather crafts in a women only, safe instructional setting. Registration starts 7:30 a.m. through 6 p.m. Fees are 55 per person or 200 for a five person group. Participants 14 or older welcome with varied experience.
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Edgefield
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Karen Roop
Women In the Outdoors
Federation
Council delays consideration of sewer rate hike
Aiken City Council postponed action on an ordinance to raise sewer rates after removing the item from the agenda. ACPSA notified a 5 cent per 1,000 gallon increase. average user impact about 32 cents monthly with 800 cubic feet usage. Council seeks rate survey and fund status before acting.
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