Protests Over Monetta School Project Meet Legal Parked Woes
Monetta residents opposed to a Family Foundation school cite safety and property value fears while planning officials say social factors cannot block land use approvals. County Attorney Bell warns a disapproval could trigger a costly lawsuit as the foundation's $260,000 investment and 217 acres loom.
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Monetta
Rob Smart
Family Foundation
Smart
Toole
Christensen
Planning Commission
Robert Bell
Planning Department
Bell
Aiken
Bill Tucker
Tony Argiros
Tucker
Andy Anderson
Friday Crucifixion Sermon Reflections on Jesus and Forgiveness
A devotional narrative ties Good Friday events to modern life, recounting Jesus before Pilate, the anointing at Bethany, Judas’s betrayal for thirty pieces of silver, and the crucifixion. It emphasizes forgiveness, Christ’s sacrifice, and the call to bear one’s own cross.
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Council
Pilate
Jesus
Temple
House of Prayer
Kingdom of Heaven
Simon
Bethany
Judas Iscariot
Barabbas
Aiken Time Capsule Buried Beneath Obelisk
In Aiken South Carolina city leaders and residents sealed a time capsule under a seven foot obelisk to be opened in 2100. Mayor Fred Cavanaugh penned a letter to the 2100 mayor reflecting on Aiken since 1952 and the city’s heritage including the winter colony, 140 parks, Savannah River Site, the 1993 Strategic Plan and the 1997 All-America City award. The vault, donated by Mitch and Erin Rivers of Rivers Funeral Home, will be buried with community support from the Time Capsule Committee and Bates Landreth’s Landreth Monument Co. The ceremony and inscription honor a future generation with the city seal and a wish to reveal life in Aiken in 2000.
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Hele
Dudley
Aiken
South Carolina
Fred Cavanaugh
Cavanaugh
Savannah River
Mitch
Erin Rivers
Rivers Funeral Home
Rivers
Leasa Segura
Mrs. Segura
Bates Landreth
Landreth Monument Co
Absentee Rates Mark County Schools Day Of Action
Absentee rates varied by school with Midland Valley at 42 percent for ninth graders and Aiken High at 17 15 7 and 9 percent by grade. North Augusta High and Silver Bluff High reported lower rates while principals praised the day, noting few complications and effective use of resource officers.
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Midland Valley
Aiken High School
North Augusta High School
Silver Bluff High School
Midland Valley High School
Margaret Mullen
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