Army recruits graduate and students win honors in South Carolina
U S Army Pvt Blake T Richardson graduates from basic infantry training at Fort Jackson after nine weeks of drills focusing on weapon skills map reading and field tactics. Richardson is the son of Da vid A. Casto of Aiken and a 2015 Aiken High School graduate. Catherine Barrett of Aiken earns Who's Who Among Students and attends Newberry College. Lindsey Patton of North Augusta joins the Sigma Sigma Sigma Eta Beta Chapter at Newberry College. Private Tiberius L Poole also graduates basic training at Fort Jackson, son of Sandra Gamble of Trenton and 2015 Strom Thurmond High School graduate. Stevee Booth of Warrenville is inducted into the Alpha Chi National College Honor Society at Lander University.
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North Augusta
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Poole
Sandra Gamble
Trenton
Strom Thurmond High School
Stevee Booth
Warrenville
Lander University
Aiken City Council Sets 2016 Meeting Schedule
Aiken City Council approves a 2016 schedule with meetings on the second and fourth Mondays and cancels the December 28 session. The panel will hold only one meeting in May July and August and votes on an ordinance amendment about removing trees after development and related tree removal rules.
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Reading program success showcased at Schofield Middle
Aiken parents and students celebrate progress in Education Matters Reading and Resource Center at Schofield Middle School. Donna Moore Wesley cites increased confidence as 20 students in grades 1 to 8 demonstrated gains in reading and math using AdaptedMind, with over 100 attendees listening to stories and songs.
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Plans for Scuttles Island delayed in North Augusta
North Augusta faces delays as Scuttle's Island pirate themed water park plans for a 40 acre site off Exit 5 of Interstate 20 await formal submissions. Officials expect traffic studies and Planning Commission review after early January submissions. a Memorial Day 2016 opening remains targeted.
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Planning Commission
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Glover
Occazio
Island
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