Public critique on school lunches and local spending
A reader voice criticizes school lunch programs for waste and lack of nutritious options, blames Michelle Obama, and questions funding priorities. They cite county water main breaks and a $7 million county office building project, urging better use of taxpayer money and urging officials to reconsider spending. The note invites further comments via TalkBack and email.
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Correction: SRS finalist educ outreach leader named
A correction from the Aiken Standard notes Savannah River Nuclear Solutions was misidentified in an education outreach awards story. Candice Dermody is the SANS manager for education outreach and talent management.
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Lottery results snapshot from South Carolina and Georgia
Midday and evening draws listed for Pick 3 Pick 4 and other games. South Carolina numbers include Pick 3 midday 1 7 0 and Pick 4 midday 9 3 3 6. Palmetto Cash 5 5 9 15 17 31. Power-Up 2. Georgia Cash 3 midday 0 4 7. Cash 4 midday 2 4 0 4. FIVE midday 0 4 1 7 1. Cash 3 evening 1 5 1. Cash 4 evening 2 3 7 9. FIVE evening 1 5 8 4 3. Fantasy 5 14 39 1 33 11.
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Saluda author recalls Katrina impact on New Orleans home
Saluda native Madaline Herlong recounts evacuations during Hurricane Katrina and the long road back to New Orleans. She describes returning to a damaged house, the slow restoration of life, and the family’s enduring ties to the city, which inspired her novel Buddy about their survival and rebuilding.
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Pipeline hearing set for Nov 13 in Georgia court
The Palmetto Pipeline case heads to Fulton County Superior Court with a Nov 13 hearing date after Kinder Morgan appeals a May denial of a certificate of need. The 360 mile route would run from Baton Rouge to Jacksonville, carrying up to 167000 barrels daily. GreenLaw seeks intervention for Riverkeepers and coast groups to support Georgia’s position.
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Mystery project “Project Locker” eyed for Aiken County expansion
Aiken County officials discuss a new mystery project code named Project Locker, using a small loan to facilitate agreements while not offering an incentive package. Earlier this month AmbioPharm Inc announced an $18.8 million expansion in North Augusta creating 100 jobs, tied to Project Buy. County Council earlier approved inducements for Project Sand, a $30 million investment planned to generate 80 full time positions, with details still unrevealed.
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Southern Studies Showcase at Edgefield Courthouse Square
The Southern Studies Showcase takes place September 18 19 at 104 Courthouse Square Edgefield with sessions and a Block Party meal. Early registration costs 30 before September 11, later registration 40 without guaranteed meal. Email connie wetel net or odgs85 gmail for forms.
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