Sanders proposes plan to cut prison population by half
Democratic candidate Bernie Sanders unveils a criminal justice overhaul aiming to halve the national prison population. He would end mandatory minimums, ban private prisons, legalize marijuana, and shift focus to health treatment, with a broader parole system and reduced inmate costs.
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Blessing of the Backpacks at local church marks school year start
At a church service in Aiken, students received blessed backpack tags stating the backpack has been blessed by a loving congregation. The message emphasizes identity in God and community support. The event also honored administrators teachers and staff, with a second blessing at St John’s. The district’s 2019 20 first day is Monday.
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County considers library funding partnership with Friends group
Aiken County officials discuss using CPST II and CPST IV funds for library renovation and operations. County Council may approve a Friends of the Library partnership, with a memorandum of understanding and a vote on a resolution. Mary Jo Dawson notes 30 years of service and a historic building renovation plan. The Friends have donated over $300,000 in 15 years.
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Aiken County groups host evening meetings this week
The Aiken County Democratic Women will meet Monday at 6 30 p m in Room 1 of the H Odell Weeks Center with Adair Boroughs as guest speaker. Also Tuesday the M Aiken Difference Levy Dementia group meets at 11 a m at Daybreak Center with Nancy Martin as speaker on recent LBD research. The Mountain Dulcimers of Aiken gather Tuesday at 6 p m in St John s UMC room 224, with Gary Warnack and Tommy Harman providing details. Coffee with a Cup hosts neighbors and police at 9 a m Tuesday at the Crosland Park center for casual conversation.
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Deaths and Funerals Joseph Guerrieri
Salley memorial services for Joseph Michael Guerrieri age 29 who died August 16 2019 will be held Tuesday at 2 PM at Posey Funeral Chapel with Rev Tom Rogers officiating. He was a lifelong Aiken County resident and Baptist. Survived by parents Danny and Betty Guerrieri of Salley brother Jay Guerrieri of Belvedere grandparents Mimmo and Jean Guerrieri Graniteville and Doris Hegler Belvedere aunts Margaret Yonally Amy Taylor and Salley Weathers uncle Eddie Guerrieri several cousins. Memorials to Aiken SPCA. Posey Funeral Directors of North Augusta in charge of arrangements. Visit PoseyCares.com
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Jason) Yonally
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Jay) Taylor
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