County debates minority bid goals with KBR contract
Diverse Hispanic and Black owned subcontractors have received 1.61 percent ($380,450) and 0.13 percent ($29,811) of bids. County officials and Council members questioned whether standards are defined and if the contract met minority goals. KBR declined to comment as the review continues.
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D.C
Singer
Council
KBR
Clay Killian
Killian
Aiken Standard
USCA focus on student success amid funding gaps and growth
USCA officials say enrollment of about 3200 supports strategic growth through recruitment and retention. They cite a $250000 state allocation, ongoing online Palmetto College offerings, and plans for an MBA program while stressing tuition remains high but manageable for many families.
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USCA
Paula Kramer
Jordan
Aiken County
University of South Carolina
Columbia
USC
Palmetto College
Clifton Jones
School of Business Administration
Aiken
Belmont Stakes 2013 Palace Malice Triumphs Despite Slow Pace
Palace Malice ridden by Mike Smith wins the 145th Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park Elmont NY as Romansh and Transparent follow in fifth and ninth. Godolphin’s Moreno and other rivals stumble early while Tim Jones’s Romansh and trainer Kiaran McLaughlin comment after the race.
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Song
D. Wayne Lukas
Southern Equine
Moreno
Ghostzapper
Eric Guillot
Aiken
Dogwood Stable
Palace Malice
Son
Carlin
Godolphin Racing
Mike Smith
Belmont Park
Elmont
N.Y
Godolphin Racing Stable
Romansh
Bernardini
Tim Jones
Tom Albertrani
Transparent
Palace Palace
Kiaran McLaughlin
McLaughlin
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