Democratic gathering honors long-time local party member
Protesters gathered outside a fundraiser as Gov Hodges praised education and party unity inside. Sen Tommy Moore Rep Bill Clyburn and local dignitaries spoke at the Aiken Edgefield event honoring Art Jones, longtime Aiken County Democratic treasurer retiring for health reasons. Funds support the November election literature program.
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District to standardize grading across Aiken County schools
Roberson outlined changes to grading standards and potential LIFE Scholarship impacts for classes of 2001-2003. He urged standardizing curricula and course offerings across seven high schools to align course titles and descriptions while addressing concerns about numeric report card grades and valedictorian eligibility. Similar public sessions are planned at Midland Valley High and North Augusta High.
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Aiken to honor late mayor with bronze plaque
The Aiken City Council approved funding for a bronze plaque honoring former mayor Odell Weeks. The inscription will note Weeks born and died dates and his two terms as mayor. A gazebo may be built to house the bust and memorial plaque with bids opening next week.
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Grief Support Group Plans Adult Session at Local Church
A grief support group at First Baptist Church in Aiken will host an adult caregiver session for children ages 5 to 18, with light supper from 6 to 6:30 pm and group sessions 6:30 to 8 pm. Registration by Wednesday via Hitchcock Hospice 643-0001 ext 229 or St. Joseph Hospice 541-8220.
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Downtown Lincoln Avenue housing project approved in Aiken
The plan calls for a $3 million taxable senior low rent complex on Lincoln Avenue west of Laurens Street. The City Council also passed second reading to accept Summit Business Center property, noting city ownership of water sewer and utility easements while keeping developer Fields Real Estate Securities Corp liable for irrigation and landscaping.
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USC Aiken ranked in library access survey findings
USC Aiken officials note access to the university libraries across campus sites and partner schools including Aiken Technical College. The survey covered almost 1,300 schools across all states, with several colleges and universities named among the higher ranked in its category.
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Florence judge Currie to hear Savannah River Site case in Columbia
Judge Cameron M. Currie based in Florence will move to Columbia this fall and handle motions Wednesday in a class action case against Savannah River Site management. Plaintiffs allege job discrimination, limited promotions, and safety issues and seek certification.
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