Aiken launches Child Advocacy Center to aid abuse victims
The Aiken Child Advocacy Center will provide timely exams and forensic interviews for abused children within 24 to 72 hours. Ann Laver directs the program with Robin Callicott as a part time staffer. Dr Cindy Besson offers medical exam facilities at no cost as the project nears mid summer start. Floyd Ford and Barbara Morgan urge community involvement and designate April as Child Abuse Prevention Month with Blue Ribbon Sunday outreach.
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Moore may run for State House without losing Senate seat
Aiken native Moore, a critic of Sanford's policies, is viewed as electable by party insiders and could seek the Governor's Mansion. Brown says he would draw support from across the aisle and that the governor's stance has harmed his party. Moore previously ran for higher office, failing to secure the Third Congressional seat won by Lindsey Graham.
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Senators rally for SREL budget amid scientific support
Several senators back the SREL cause as scientists join the push. The facility, created over 50 years ago for nuclear production, faces budget woes highlighted by Science magazine. Lab officials hope a budget decision arrives by month end.
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