No charges against priest after online chat probe
Aiken County Sheriff's Office said no probable cause for criminal charges exists after investigating Father Raymond Flores of St. Mary Help of Christians in Aiken over online conversations with a person who claimed to be 18 on Grindr. Diocese said Flores apologized, underwent counseling, and remains celibate. church officials termed it an internal personnel matter.
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2Nd Circuit Solicitor’s Office
South Carolina Attorney General’s Office
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Aiken County Schools Earn Purple Star Designation
The Aiken County Public School District was named a Purple Star School District, welcoming military families and easing transitions for students of servicemembers amid expected growth from the Cyber Command relocation to Fort Gordon. Superintendent Molly Spearman and District leader Dr. Sean Alford highlighted community support and future population increases in the CSRA.
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Fort Gordon Alliance
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Fort Gordon
Emil Ayala
Tommy Lloyd
Sean Alford
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Aiken
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Budget deal clears Senate with Trump backing
A hard won budget and debt agreement passed the Senate 67 to 28 boosted by President Trump and bipartisan votes. The measure sets a 1.37 trillion dollar annual agency funding cap, resumes borrowing, and avoids a shutdown while leaving long term deficits unaddressed.
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Mitch McConnell
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Nancy Pelosi
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