Monetta school wins final approval for private academy
Aiken County Planning Commission unanimously approved a site plan for a Family Foundation of New York private boarding school in Monetta, clearing the way for a $6 million facility for over 200 grades 7 12. The county attorney’s opinion argued the council cannot veto an approved project, while protesters hoped for disapproval. The project, already connected to Hancock New York, received backing from locals citing academic success and the school’s religious philosophy.
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Education leaders to move in Aiken County schools
Aiken County Board of Education announced several administrator moves after Thursday nights meeting. Brenda Smith will be director of operations for Area One. Rosie Berry becomes Byrd Elementary principal. Glenn Sanders retires from North Augusta High and will leave admin duties. Polly Goldston and Beth Purvis receive new roles. Most changes effective July 1. Sanders will remain as a math teacher.
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Linda Eldridge
Polly Goldston
North Augusta Middle
Beth Purvis
Wagener Salley High
Goldston
Eldridge
Sanders
Time capsule placed in Aiken drains into next century
Aiken citizens filled the Year 2000 time capsule at the Newberry Street and Richland Avenue intersection downtown. Ann Dudley, chair of the Time Capsule Committee, said items from golf, equestrian events, USC Aiken, Aiken Technical College, local schools, Savannah River Site, maps, photos, books, letters, law enforcement gear, and "modern" fashion were donated, including a Coca-Cola bottle found during digging.
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Ann Dudley
Savannah River
Paul Clayton
Aiken High clears bomb threat with precautions
Aiken High School received a handwritten bomb threat note on Thursday. The principal, Joe Padgett, evacuated the area, searched, and allowed students back after nothing was found, while a precautionary extra Public Safety Officer patrolled. Several minor district incidents resulted in disciplinary actions. Attendance was steady overall. Midland Valley High had earlier threats linked to a Columbine-like attack and two students were arrested.
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Good Friday reflections on Jesus crucifixion and the cross
A clergy series recalls Holy Week events including Jesus praying in the Mount of Olives, predicting betrayal, Peter's denial, and Jesus’s crucifixion. The piece notes the cross as a Christian symbol and cites Paul’s teaching on the gospel's power, ending with the arrest in Gethsemane.
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Obituary notices list in Aiken area
Death notices for Johnnie Davis Ruby Chavis Hall Clarence Harris Cora Lee Lawton Jean Warner and David Walpole listed with local undertakers G L Brightharp Blizard Fulmer Rivers Rowland Mortuaries. Page 4A carries the notices.
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Aiken
G.L. Brightharp & Sons
Ruby Chavis Hall
Salley
Blizard
Clarence Demarcus Harris
Fayetteville
N.C
Cora Lee Lawton
Springfield
Fulmer
Jean LaPrade Warner
Rivers Funeral Home
David Walpole
Rowland Funeral Home
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Don Toole
Mike Argiros
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Eliza Costigan
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Dapust
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Naacp Freedom Fund
USA Weekend
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