Aiken County Sees $20 Million Tech Boost To Schools
Local legislators including Reps Roland Smith Rudy Mason and Sons propelled a $20 million public school technology funding push in Aiken County. Officials praise teamwork between legislature and governor's office and note partnerships with Aiken Tech and USC Aiken to expand distance learning and modernize classrooms. SCETV president Henry Cauthen and Dr Eldridge emphasize cost efficient tech distribution and progressive education leadership.
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Roland Smith
Rudy Mason
Thomas Moore
Greg Ryberg
Aiken County
Moore
Aiken Tech
USC Aiken
ATC
Kathy Noble
Henry Cauthen
SCETV
Concealed Carry Program Faces Training and Backlog Hurdles
SLED spokespeople say a 90 day turnaround for background checks seems realistic as fingerprint cards will go to the FBI for national checks while a state check is prepared. No new staff are planned unless demand soars, and trainer certification remains a Catch-22 as organizers identify willing trainers in Aiken County.
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SLED
Hugh Munn
FBI
Washington
Munn
Ficult
Aiken County
Judge Defends Good Faith Ruling On Inmate Threats
Floyd described the designation as made in good faith due to a threat of incarceration and said the orders are valid on their face and in effect while a motion to set aside the 1993 decision to withhold sewer revenues from New Ellenton remains. Draine noted it would be unusual to rescind an injunction pending appeal.
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Floyd
Draine
Gum Swamp Road Matting Trial in Louisiana
Alvin Bryan, county public works director, inspected a swamp road and said the woven fabric matting, designed to filter water while trapping solids, works. Applied in 300 foot sections, 16 feet wide, overlapping at center and ends for strength, the material may be used on other problem roads with sand.
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Alvin Bryan
County Public Works
Shepherd
Gum Swamp
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