Freshman Taikwon Paige Starts at Aiken High School
Taikwon Paige begins as a freshman at Aiken High, sharing fearlessness about moving up and aiming to stand out in basketball, baseball, and football. Orientation at 2 p.m. kicks off a year with about 1,100 registered students and 1,570 expected, as Howard Paige reflects on the busy start and social atmosphere.
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Baby dies amid edgefield county child abuse probe
Edgefield County authorities arrest Devin A. Watson 22 and Mary Dey 17 of 415 Mims Street on child abuse charges after hospital staff reported a 14 month old with multiple bruises. The coroner cites a severe head injury as the cause of death, triggering a full investigation.
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Busier hurricane season predicted by forecasters
NOAA now expects seven to nine hurricanes with three to four major storms as the season peaks mid August to October. Two hurricanes and two tropical storms have formed so far. the season runs June 1 through November 30 and could threaten the United States and Caribbean.
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S C seeks input on government
A commission studying state government accountability has opened an online suggestion box for state workers and residents. Chairman Ken Wingate says the survey invites employees to share ideas to streamline services and eliminate duplication, aiding the Sanford administration’s efforts.
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Nashatker Named South Aiken High Principal
S. Aiken familiar post for Nashatker. Janice Nashatker with 17 years at South Aiken High School is promoted by the Aiken County Board of Education from assistant principal to principal. She is the school’s third leader, succeeding Bill Gassman who retired earlier this summer.
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West Nile cases triple in U.S. health official says
Atlanta reports a rapid surge as CDC Director Dr. Julie Gerberding says cases have tripled since last week and may exceed last year’s record. State health officials note seven elderly deaths, with Colorado hardest hit at 111 cases. nationwide 164 infections in 16 states. The pace outstrips last year’s totals.
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