Special Olympics bonds mix athletes and students in school
At Paul Knox Middle School eighth grader Mitch Redd mentors Chris Thompson united by a shared love of reading and sports. Helen Campbell’s gifted class expanded to work with Kelly Kirkland and Gail Pappas special education students fostering inclusion, friendship, and reflections on their efforts.
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Paul Knox Middle School
Mitch Redd
Chris Thompson
Mitch
Aiken High School
Chris
Helen Campbell
Kelly Kirkland
Campbell
Kirkland
Gail Pappas
Pappas
Kirkland Sai
Sal
Rb Novi
Mitch Reddright
Paul Knox
Buddy
Beech Island rally promotes motorcycle awareness on Sunday
Augusta Mayor Deke Copenhaver opened the Motorcycle Awareness and You month with a Blessing of the Bikes as more than 100 riders gathered at The Iron Horse in Beech Island. ABATE Georgia District organized the event to urge drivers to watch for motorcycles and reduce wrecks.
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Beech Island
Augusta
Deke Copenhaver
Copenhaver
Iron Horse
Storm Branch Road
Don Styles
Georgia
Brotherhood Against
ABATE
SRNS to Run Savannah River Site M O Contract
News brief reports Savannah River Site changes hands from WSRC to Savannah River Nuclear Solutions SRNS with Chuck Munns as incoming head promising a positive safe transition. Separate local crimes include a North Augusta shooting suspect arrested, a Beech Island carjacking, and a tip line for information.
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Savannah River
Chuck Munns
M&o
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions
SRNS
Washington Savannah River Company
WSRC
SANS
U.S. Departme
Munns
SAS
Popeyes to Open on York Street in May After Fire
Popeyes eyes a May 12 opening for its York Street location after a January 2007 fire gutted the old building. Construction began in February and should wrap by May 8 to 10 with a smaller lobby and drive through. Applications and background checks are requested, with contact (706) 722-5392 during 2 to 4 pm.
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Popeyes
York Street
Randy Tudor
Tudor
Aiken
Lahoma Paige
Augusta Walton Way
New Orleans
Aiken area public meetings agenda for April 28
The Aiken Standard lists Monday April 28 meetings at 7pm including appointments to boards and new business. It notes first readings on annexation of Aiken Unitarian Universalist Church property, youth protection ordinance, cable franchise fees, and renewal with Atlantic Broadband. Also requests for a used car lot, Summer Lakes subdivision, and funding for Jettar Lane.
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Aiken
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