Aiken schools adopt statewide mask policy
The Aiken County Board of Education approved a statewide policy requiring face coverings in all schools and on buses for 12 students and staff. Exceptions exist for young children and breathing difficulties. Cloth masks allowed. plastic shields not. If students refuse to comply and parents cannot persuade, officials may send them home.
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City Council backs 4 percent pay rise for first responders
The Aiken City Council preliminarily approved a 4 percent raise totaling 180 500 for more than 110 personnel in the Aiken Department of Public Safety including sworn officers cadets dispatchers and driver operators. A separate 1 percent cost of living increase for all city employees would raise the package to 5 5 percent. Funds come from a general fund surplus exceeding 507 000 plus a sale proceeds from the Laurens Street Finance Building. A final vote is needed. Council members Ed Girardeau and Bo Woltz opposed citing COVID 19 concerns.
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Jury Trials Resume in Aiken After COVID Pause
After an eight month pause due to the pandemic the Aiken County Judicial Center held its first jury trial Tuesday The South Carolina Supreme Court selected Aiken Horry and Laurens counties as pilot sites to resume trials in a COVID environment The chief administrative judge asked circuits to prepare short noncomplex cases for quick disposition Second Circuit Solicitor Strom Thurmond urged following TRA 15 page 74.
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First Lady Delivers Keynote at GOP Convention Night Two
The Republican National Convention highlights First Lady Melania Trump delivering the keynote from the White House as the president’s family is showcased. Donald Trump plays a central role while controversy surrounds a program addition and polling shows Biden leading in key areas.
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