House bill debates domestic violence penalties and education
Lawmakers discuss a House measure to allow plea bargains that reduce DV charges to assault and battery, raising concerns about gun rights and repeat offenders. Senate leaders defend tougher penalties including a 10 year ban, while education and counseling expansions are proposed and a May deadline looms for a final bill. Derrek Asberry reports for the Aiken Standard.
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Cumbee Center
Aragon
Shane Massey
Ridgefield
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House
Aiken County
Bill Clyburn
D-Aiken
Clyburn
Haley
S.C
Larry Martin
R-Pickens
Martin
Remembering McFadgen Aiken residents mourn a loss
Residents describe McFadgen as humble and outgoing and recall her potential. She attended Aiken High and Midland Valley High, and colleagues say she would brighten any room. Call 803-648-6811 or 888-CRIME-SC with tips. Teddy Kulmala reports for the Aiken Standard.
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Teddy Kulmala
Gail McFadyen
Sheriff’s Office
McFadgen
Aiken
Midland Valley High
Teacher uses Lincoln Logs to teach Civil War cities
Teacher Rinder guided English and social studies discussions with fourth graders by linking Sherman’s march to history. He split class into four groups and gave Lincoln Logs to build cities, but one girl toppled the creations. The students reacted with anger and confusion, then sought to rebuild their cities.
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Rinder
Five finalists named for Aiken County Teacher of the Year
The Aiken Standard highlights five finalists for the District Teacher of the Year award from Jackson Middle School Schofield Middle School Hammond Hill Elementary South Aiken High School and Aiken High School. Finalist remarks emphasize local ties and community support ahead of Monday night banquet.
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Rosalyn Greene
Jackson Middle School
Tasha Quattlebaum
Schofield Middle
Jeremy Rinder
Hammond Hill
Megan Scholer
South Aiken High School
Amy Wingate
Aiken High School
Rinder
Aiken
Aiken County
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