SRS Heritage Center to honor Cold War workers at Savannah River Site
The SRS Heritage Center will chronicle the 50 year effort of men and women at the Savannah River Site, preserving 30,000 artifacts. Located on SRS property, it aims to remain accessible to visitors and school groups while highlighting the center's role in national security and science. Plans span five to six years with an estimated cost near seven million dollars.
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The Willcox for sale in Aiken history piece
The Willcox house in Aiken, once saved from demolition, is up for sale. The Garrett Hotel Group has owned it since 2001 and restored its original appeal. future owners are urged to care for this treasured landmark as part of the city’s broader historic fabric.
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Jeffrey B
Willcox
Garrett Hotel Group
Letters on civility and blue laws in Aiken debate
The letter from Jane Vaughters defends civility on the Aiken City Council, arguing openness and respectful disagreement over blind deference to leaders, and recalls personal experience speaking to council. A second letter from Linda Turner blasts blue laws as medieval, defending Sunday shopping and church neutrality, urging adherence to 21st century realities and tax-era commerce.
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Aiken
Aiken County
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Georgia
Linda Turner
Patriot Act searches ruled unconstitutional by judge
U S District Judge Ann Aiken ruled that using the USA Patriot Act to authorize secret searches and wiretaps violates the Constitution. The decision signals a significant legal stance on surveillance powers and privacy protections in federal law.
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Anne Aiken
MHA Faces Aiken County Scrutiny Over Funding Use
Tomorrow authorities examine MHA operations in Aiken County and question how state funds were allocated to support the program. Officials say the review will assess legality and transparency of the funding flow and use.
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New Aiken County
Letters St John s celebrates 150th anniversary in Aiken
St John s United Methodist Church in Aiken marks 150 years with a service and investiture of Bishop Mary Virginia Taylor and Dr Ron Pettit. The event includes remarks by former ministers and welcomes scholars and artists highlighting a blend of tradition and contemporary practices.
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Aiken
George Howle
Mary Virginia Taylor
Ron Pettit
John Stapleton
Robert Hibbard
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St. John’s
Katherine Nance
Reba Weisner
Readers Letters Page Format and Contact Details
A reader note outlines submission rules for letters to the editor including a 200 word limit, potential editing, and how to send to the Letters to the Editor department. It provides a postal address Box 456 Alken SC 29802 an email and a fax line for submissions.
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