Lawmakers push penalties for teachers and students amid school violence
A bill by Rep. Molly Spearman would raise penalties for teacher assault and require detention for violent student acts on school grounds or events. It would mandate administrator notification of students with violent crime records, while districts report varied crime rates across counties from Allendale to Clarendon.
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Molly Spearman
R-Saluda
Nielsen
Allendale County
Orangeburg
Fairfield
Colleton
Allendale
Thomas Chapman
Bill Cason
Clarendon 2
Rose Hilliard- Wilder
Aging council hears on life support costs and tax plans
Constance Rinehart outlined Beasley administration aging initiatives including a potential tax relief proposal for residents 65 and older and a name change for state health services. The Aiken Area Council on Aging, formed in 1969, governs elder services with new officers elected: Don Nichols president, Betty Ryberg vice president, Richard Chapman treasurer.
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Constance Rinehart
S.C
Ms. Rinehart
Gov. Beasley
Aiken County
Aiken Area Council Board of
Rose Butler
Beth Guilherme
Johnny Roland
Mackie Walker
Don Nichols
Roland Windham
Betty Ryberg
Richard Chapman
Aiken Area Council On Aging
Aiken eyes All American City bid with showy final appeal
Karen Papouchado notes Aiken aims to win All American City honor with inventive final 30 finalists. Officials cite benefits from the award and a $10 000 prize for each of 10 winners. Local plans include 30 volunteers, unicycle policeman stunt, and wide community involvement to boost tourism and redevelopment.
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Allstate Insurance Company
Karen Papouchado
Aiken
Oakland
California
O'Meara Charged Over Five Points Night Spot Tax Evasion
The couple faces up to 30 years in jail and fines after a Department of Revenue audit found more than 931000 in unreported sales and 46000 in unpaid taxes from 1992 to 1995 at the Five Points venue. Credit card deposits allegedly funneled to a separate account.
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O'Meara
Revie
Department of Revenue
Burnet R. Maybank III
Maybank
ADPS joins drug sweep with Batesburg Leesville
The Batesburg Leesville Police Department with Aiken DPS and Saluda County Sheriff's Office completed a drug sweep that netted 13 arrests after undercover buys at T's Sandwich Shop and on Lee Street. Those named face charges including distribution of crack cocaine, possession with intent to distribute, and drug paraphernalia violations. some arrestees were released on bond while others remained jailed.
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Batesburg-Leesville
Aiken Department of Public Safety
ADPS
Saluda County Sheriff's Office
T’s Sandwich Shop
Lee Street
Lawrence Circle
Burton Street
Charlie Abney
Forrest Drive
Christine McDaniels
Lester St
Lamar Brannon
Lester Drive
Melvin Williams
Line Street
Antonio Hair
Burton St
James C. Livingston
Town Pond Road
Dis
James L. Williams
Kings Row
Phillip D. Spencer
Magnolia Road
Ira ‘Ee Carter
Peachtree Street
Jeffrey Holloway
Rt. 3
Dwayne Haltiwanger
Blossom St
Frank Pickens
Livingston Lane
Johnny J. Fuller
Rt. 1
Lexington
Saluda County
Local cinema reports brisk summer ticket sales
Theater manager Jacob McMillan said tickets and popcorn sales are brisk with summer blockbusters like E T and Jurassic Park drawing crowds. Dr Hammond praised the film for its enduring good versus evil themes and surprising footage, while a young viewer noted excitement and Jabba the Hut’s appearance.
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Jacob McMillan
McMillan
Michelle Howard grows successful Groom Service in Warren
Michelle Howard built Michelle's Groom Service in Warren, D.C., with her husband Mark. The shop serves dogs and cats from the Alien and Augusta regions, offering baths nail clips ear and eye cleaning and special cuts. about 100 customers daily with walk ins welcome.
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Michelle Howard
Michelle
Mrs. Howard
Ime
H Award
Warren‘ile
D.C
Alien
Augusta
Aiken Blvd
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