Creation advocate may sue school board over public input
Glenn Wilson warns he may sue the Aiken County Board of Education in federal court if restrictions curb his public remarks on creation science at board meetings. Trustees debated limits tied to his congressional write‑in candidacy, with members split over silencing his speech while preserving forum rights.
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Larry Murphy
Brown
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Hunter
Bill Burkhalter
Burkhalter
Rodney Peeples
America
Remembrance Tree Brings Comfort at George Funeral Home
The Remembrance Tree decorates the George Funeral Home chapel with over 40 red paper angels and glass ornaments bearing names and notes of the departed. Ray Visotski renewed the tradition to help grieving families during holidays. Ray and Helen Sabol shared how hanging an angel eased their grief after losing a brother and parents, with the tree remaining through Jan 2 for public participation.
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George Funeral Home
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Helen Sabol
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Radition
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Helen
Ray Sabol
Faith Zimmerman tops USCA December grads in biology
Faith Zimmerman the USCA Honors College magna cum laude graduate with a biology BS will deliver remarks as outstanding senior student at a 7 p.m. ceremony. A former Marine, Zimmerman plans a PhD and military return, credits discipline to her service and highlights her campus research and leadership roles.
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Persian Gulf
Secret Santa seeks 40 sponsors with week left
In its 16th year, Secret Santa in Aiken County aims to sponsor 1,100+ children. Mary Cunningham says 40 children remain unsponsored and asks for volunteers to call 6497052 or visit southaiken.org. Sponsors can donate or buy toys, wrap them, and deliver to South Africa Presbyterian Church for distribution.
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Aiken County
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Frank Cunningham
Aiken
Lottery funding questions for education projects at USC Aiken
USC Aiken Chancellor Tom Hallman says lottery proceeds next year will not meet all education needs. He cites aging bus fleets needing 50 to 60 million dollars and notes the lottery’s projected 130 million add to state coffers may only fund tech schools and two year colleges, risking Life Scholarships. The group plans to meet Gov. Hodges again.
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Jim Hodges
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Aiken County Commission For Higher Education
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Joe Devore
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