Blue Night Run winners lead Aiken race scene
The Aiken Police Athletic League hosted the Blue Night Run on August 15. Dustin Ross, 22, won the 5K in 16 minutes 19.5 seconds, while Chelsea Maxwell, 24, of Appling, Georgia, finished first among women in 21 minutes 17.8 seconds. Gene Hart joined Dumpster Depot as recycling and training coordinator after leaving Domino's.
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Dickert Co Authors How To Attorney Guide
Neal Dickert of Hull Barrett co authored a chapter in Trying Your First Case a practitioner guide for trial preparation. Chapter 8 covers witness choice meeting preparation direct examination documentary evidence and handling difficult witnesses. Dickert began law in 1974 and was a Superior Court judge 1997 to 2007.
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Aiken County offers adult kickball league registration
Registration is open for the Aiken County Parks Recreation and Tourism adult kickball league. Fee is $200. Eight weeks starting September 30 with a registration deadline September 5. Play at Harrison Caver Park 4181 Augusta Road Clearwater. For details call Sara Baker at 803 593 4698.
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Teacher type makes national news over Pledge omission
A Chukker Creek Elementary parent criticized a teacher for sending home a version of the Pledge of Allegiance missing the words under God. Jessica Andrews spoke with Principal Amy Gregory after the incident and a Fox News story covered the situation.
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Pledge error at Chukker Creek fuels online controversy
Todd Starnes reported a Chukker Creek teacher left out the words under God in the daily pledge. The district and principal said the incident involved no law or policy change, and all schools in the state include the phrase. The teacher apologized, and the student body continues reciting the pledge.
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Aiken
SRS retirees learn about benefits at labor meeting
Aiken residents, including Robert Lathrop a Savannah River Site former worker, attended labor department town halls to learn about medical benefits under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act. More than 200 residents heard updates and sought to file or follow up on claims with local resource center assistance.
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Aiken Standard reader notes support for teacher action
The reader urges comment on the story at the Aiken Standard online, offers mail and email addresses for opinions, and cites Gregory thanking Mrs Andrews for stepping in to reconcile issues with the teacher. Rob Novit is named as the education reporter.
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Bowling for Life fundraiser at Strike-House Bowl in Aiken
Bowling for Life benefits Life Choices Pregnancy Care Center with a 6 p.m. start Friday at Strike House Bowl. Tickets are 20 dollars at the door for two games and shoe rental, plus appetizers and a silent auction with 25 to 30 donor items.
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