Aiken district to hold special sessions on low grades
Aiken County School District administrators will hold study sessions next week for schools labeled below average or unsatisfactory in performance. The focus will include Ridge Spring Monetta High and A L Corbett Middle, with plans to use PACT and exit exam results to improve ratings. Chair John Bradley cited budget cuts and urged timely action before next summer.
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Aiken County
Frank Roberson
Ridge Spring- Monetta High
A.L. Corbett Middle
Board of Education
John Bradley
Area 4
Joy Shealy
Corbett and
Ridge Spring-Moneta
Bradley
North Airica Elementary
Rhonda Ray
Miriam Hicks
Janet Timmerman
North Aikicn
North Aikien
A.L. Corbett
Ridge Spring-Monetta
Nominees sought for awards in Aiken County
The Joint Women's Clubs of Aiken invite nominations for its Celebration of Character program honoring youths with good works. Last year 445 students received character of excellence awards and character first magnets. Nominating forms are available at guidance offices in all Aiken County schools or by writing Celebration of Character, PO Box 6236, Aiken 29004.
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Aiken County
Aiken
Aiken Man Sought on Felony Theft Counts
Augusta Richmond County authorities seek Lee Hiers 24 for two counts of felony theft by deception. He allegedly defrauded two Richmond County businessmen of about 28000 relating to a bank lien cat sale and a check on a closed account. He is believed in the Iridgefield County area. Call 706 621 1020.
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Augusta
Richmond
Lee Hiers
Richmond County
Pat Stahler
ARMC seals 25th anniversary with time capsule burial
ARMC in Aiken closed its 25 year celebration by burying a time capsule. CEO Ricky Satcher unveiled the granite marker engraved with the 25th anniversary logo and a 2006 open date. Inside are period items, articles, newsletters, photos, and memorabilia. Dr. Robert Alexander praised ARMC’s growth and first class care as he spoke. Satcher thanked councils, the Aiken County Council, City of Aiken, and trustees. He honored long time associates and pledged responsible stewardship of the gift, with openin g in 2026.
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Aiken
Ricky Satcher
ARMC
Robert Alexander
Satcher
Aiken County
City of
Secret Santa seeks 600 sponsors in Aiken County drive
The Secret Santa program at South Aiken Presbyterian Church needs 600 sponsors for 1,126 disadvantaged children in Aiken County with a week and a half left. Sponsors can give $25, choose a child, and help wrap and deliver gifts. donations also support purchasing and wrapping. The drive has supported over 20,000 children in 15 years.
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Secret Santa
Aiken County
South Airicn Presbyterian Church
Mary Cunningham
Cnuaren
Southaiken.org
Cunningham
South Africa
Race relations issue questions Aiken County Council member speaks out
Councilman Willar Hightower protested at a ribbon cutting for the Aiken County Technology Laboratory about vacancies on the Human Relations Commission. He noted no minority participation at the program and urged appointments, while others questioned the commission’s inactivity and effectiveness.
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Aiken ‘County
Willar Hightower
Aiken County
Hightower
Cein Ie
Human Relations Commission
LaVana McKenzie
Chuck Smith
Rick Osbon
McKenzie
Bidders Sought for Salt Waste Processing Facility
The Department of Energy invites bidders to design and construct the Salt Waste Processing Facility at the Savannah River Site. The procurement targets a major cleanup project with wide contractor participation and potential work across multiple teams and stages.
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Savannah River
Department of Energy
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