Easter faith meets commerce in church outreach efforts
Aiken area clergy discuss balancing Easter commercial themes with Christian focus. They urge involving parents and children through activities like egg hunts to share faith, stressing Lenten lessons and the need to turn negatives into positives while preserving Christ at the center.
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Law bill named after Lexington girl Emma Longstreet passes
The bill honoring 6-year-old Emma Longstreet passed the House and Senate unanimously this month. It expands DUI penalties and requires ignition interlocks, with supporters citing high alcohol levels as most damaging. Lawmakers note the Senate accepted House changes avoiding a conference committee.
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Shane Massey
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Aiken County
Aiken County DUI stats highlight ignition interlock use
Peter O Boyle with the South Carolina Department of Probation Parole and Pardon Services says 44 people in Aiken County have ignition interlock devices. Officers report 2012 DUI DUAC arrests totaling 133 in Aiken County with 19 DUI first offenders at .15 or higher and 56 refusing breath samples. MADD criticizes SC for no refusal checkpoints though applauds Emma's Law. Fatalities show alcohol involvement rising from 2012 to 2013. 40 percent then 21 percent in Aiken County roads.
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Peter O’boyle
S.C
O’boyle
Aiken Department of Public Safety
South Carolina
Mothers Against
MADD
Emma
Karen Longstreet
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