Team reacts to death of troubled ex NFL star Aaron Hernandez
A sports team and league figures respond to the death of former NFL tight end Aaron Hernandez, whose troubled public arc and legal issues had marred his career. Reactions span tributes, reflections on mental health, and calls for support for players facing personal struggles.
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Aiken to review police misconduct with first hotline delay
The Aiken Citizens Advisory Board will hold its first meeting to review citizen complaints while plans for a dedicated police hotline remain unimplemented. A 2016 blog promised an anonymous tip line and online report portal, but city officials say the hotline and online system never came online. Tim O Briant noted CrimeStoppers remains available, with a separate line promised to be operational soon.
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Aiken
Rick Osbon
John Klimm
Tim O’briant
Area deaths in South Carolina listed for six abbreviations
Death notices from Honea Path and Aiken include Mary Willis Marilyn Bissell Walter Burckhalter Leaven Lightsey with funeral details appearing in the 6A death and funerals section. Names indicate local residents among area obituaries.
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Mary Willis
Honea Path
Marilyn Bissell
Aiken
Walter Burckhalter
George Dover, Jr
Leaven Lightsey
Contact Us General Offices N WSICOM
General offices contact numbers listed as 803-648-2311 for WSICOM and 803-644-2401 for related inquiries. Addresses or names not provided.
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House panel eyes April 25 hearing on BLRA reform bill
South Carolina lawmakers push H 4022 to curb BLRA based rate hikes for Nuclear and coal plant funding. The bill would cap increases, require clearer project schedules, and expand ORS oversight. It targets SCANA’s rate history tied to V C Summer costs amid Westinghouse bankruptcy.
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SCANA
Kirkman Finlay
R-Richland
South Carolina Electric & Gas
V.C. Summer
Fairfield County
Westinghouse
Finlay
House Committee On Labor, Commerce and Industry
House Public Utilities Subcommittee
BLRA
Office of Regulatory Staff
ORS
S.C. Public Service Commission
Ginny Jones
Public Service Commission
Jimmy Addison
W.C. Summer
County eyes E911 funds for police radio purchases
Aiken County Council reviewed a draft plan Tuesday night to let public safety agencies request E911 funding for radios. The proposal notes wired revenue can cover the buys, while wireless revenue cannot, and a Jackson Town request for 5 to 6 radios priced around 18000 is on the table. Agencies must submit items and costs to IT and Finance by January 15 for the next fiscal year starting July 1.
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Aiken County Administra
Tor Clay Killian
Jackson
Killian
Chuck Smith
Public Safety and Judicial Committee
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