Deputies receive body armor through community support in Aiken
Deputies in Aiken County now wear IN-VEST body armor thanks to more than $10,000 in donations from SCANA Kimberly Clark Corp Garvin Oil and individuals. The program, praised by Sheriff Howard Sellers and IN-VEST President Michael Letts, marks a milestone as the county joins Richland and plans expansion to Greenwood and statewide.
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Richland County
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South Carolina
Michael Letts
Aiken
Aiken For Their Support of Their Local Sheriff's Department
Police stop officers aiding attorneys in crime list scam
High Point North Carolina officials ordered police officers to cease selling names of people charged with crimes and traffic violations to local defense attorneys. The practice, run for years, saw officers off duty copying records for The Legal Alternative firm, prompting criticism from the mayor and police and court officials.
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Aiken teen faces drug charges near school and more
A 16 year old identified as Sakara El, of Windsor, is charged with possession with intent to distribute marijuana and trafficking cocaine within a half mile of a school, to be prosecuted as an adult. Another 16 year old from Aiken is charged with simple marijuana possession. A separate suspect, Demetrie R. Canty, 19, is charged with dog fighting and resisting arrest. A fifth person was arrested on two outstanding warrants.
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District approves office move and exchange program update
Rankin apologized for delays as Pacific Intercultural Exchange and other partners are reviewed. The board approved transferring Communities in Schools to the district’s former Edgefield Avenue headquarters. Next meeting is set for September 8.
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New Democratic Party Opens Bigger Headquarters in Columbia
Maxwell announced a strengthened education standards push and a larger base as the Democratic Party opened a new headquarters. The Blanding Street offices at 2730 Devine St will house the House Democratic Caucus, Richland County Democratic Party, and the Democratic Women's Council. He predicted more Democrats would be elected in 1996 and 1997.
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Public participation focus urged for SRS talks
Temple calls for local concerns to guide SRS meetings. Mildred Ford of Blackville notes suspicion about radiation from the plant 35 miles away and its links to local learning disabilities. She urges scientists to explain in plain language so residents can understand the facts.
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Whitewater co-defendant admits he committed fraud
Boston businessman William J. Marks Sr. pleaded guilty to fraud in federal court and agreed to cooperate against ex Governor Tucker and his attorney John Haley. The case involves a sham bankruptcy to cut tax liability on profits from a cable TV deal in the 1980s.
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