Campus welcomes students as fall semester opens
At USCA and Aiken Technical College the first day of classes drew strong turnout. Enrollment hovered around 2,762 at USCA with expectations of growth through the week while ATC reported about 2,296 students. Faculty and students return amid plans for a 40 year anniversary and a September inauguration.
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Hallman
Randy Duckett
USCA
Duckett
Ing
Aiken-Augusta
Aiken Technical College
Evelyn Pride-Patterson
ATC
Scott Webster
Asya Shakur
Council debates jail privatization and fire staffing plans
The council reviewed the Aiken County Sheriff Office’s request to run a new jail facility and the possibility of privatizing jail operations. Discussion on staffing the Sage Mill Industrial Park fire station, tied to Graniteville-Vaucluse-Warrenville fire department relations, also surfaced. A one cent local option sales tax remains on the agenda with citizens proposing priorities. A 6 p.m. work session precedes the main meeting.
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Aiken County
Rick Osbon
Phil Napier
Sage Mill
Bridgestone
Firestone
South Carolina
Lawana McKenzie
Graniteville
McKenzie
Condon Faces DOE Waste Issue With Sierra Club Backing
SRS Condon says Hodges has not exhausted all avenues to resolve the waste issue with the DOE. Sierra Club state chapter supports Dem efforts and calls for a clear exit strategy to prevent plutonium dumping in South Carolina. Connolly urges immediate construction of a facility for immobilization of plutonium at SRS.
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Kim Diana Connolly
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Thurmond faced mix of cases as US attorney candidate
Thurmond, a longtime Aiken assistant prosecutor since 1999, faced nine guilty verdicts in listed cases, one loss over a brother-in-law run over. Critics like Mary Cheh and Larry Klayman questioned courtroom experience while Thurmond cited a memorable armed robbery carjacking as key, and disclosed net worth above 660000 with assets over 820000 and liabilities around 150000.
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Mary Cheh
George Washington University
Larry Klayman
Judicial Watch
U.S
Aiken
Strom and Young
Tribute to Congressman Spence Amid Nationwide Mourning
The Spence family received condolences from supporters including Genevieve Erny as U S Senator Hollings missed the service due to a trip to China. Public viewings at St Peter's Lutheran Church and the Statehouse drew hundreds. Spence, former chair of the House Armed Services Committee, wore a blue Navy suit in an open flag-draped casket guarded by the South Carolina National Guard. Columbus native Dottie Woolston lauded his quiet reverence and leadership.
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U.S
Ernest F “Fritz” Hollings
D-S.c
China
St. Peter’s Luther
Lexington
South Carolina
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Statehouse
Dottie LaFitte Woolston
Columbia
South Carolina Air and Army National Guard
U.S. House Armed Services Committee
H&R Block Offers Tax Knowledge Course for Savings
H R Block designed this course for individuals seeking to boost tax knowledge and save money on taxes or to gain training for a second career. The program targets those wanting practical guidance and financial benefits through structured learning.
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H&r Block
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