Aiken Regional Becomes Separate Entity After FTC Action
Aiken Regional Medical Centers became a separate business Thursday after the merger approval between Columb Healthcare Corp and Hospital Corporation of America. The 225 bed hospital will operate independently while a FTC consent agreement requires sale within a year.
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Columb Healthcare Corporation
Hospital Corporation of America
Aikenhoe Medical Centers
Corporation
Jesse G
Mickey) Smith
Federal Trade Commission
Aiken
Steene Smith
FTC
Mack
Aiken-Augusta
Aiken Regional
Columbia
Augusta Regional
University Hospital
St. Joseph Oma
Augusta
Columbia/HCA
Education Stumbling Block in City Plan for Area 1 Schools
City leaders debate how to improve Area 1 schools with a proposed Educational Foundation in 1994 95 to raise funds for upgrades. A study committee will review the system while Area 1 Advisory Council and other groups are urged to gain buy in. USC Aiken’s Dr. Alexander cites past failed bond efforts as a lesson for future plans.
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Jay
Area 1 Advisory Council
Robert E. Alexander
USC Aiken
Aiken debating Hampton Avenue renaming amid pride drive
MLK era renaming proposal returns to the Planning Commission after a 3-3 City Council split. If approved March 15, it could reach the council by March 28. Supporters argue the rename honors Black history while opponents note Hampton Avenue name ties to a South Carolina county.
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Planning Commission
Aiken
Karen Papouchado
Jimmy Carter
Fred B. Cavanaugh
Beverly Clyburn
Lessie B. Price
Robert S
Skipper) Perry
Michael Anaclerio
Eric M. Radford
Hampton Avenue
Hampton County
South Carolina
Risk education event links youth, justice hands on lessons
State boards unite to curb risk factors in schools and communities. Andy Broughton of the Department of Juvenile Justice introduces Insiders, a youth group that visits schools and clubs to warn students about violent choices. Richard Tucker shares how injuries changed his life, urging learning from mistakes. Regional conferences set dates in February.
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State Board of Education
Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services
Department of Juvenile Justice
D.C
Andy Broughton
S.C. Department of Juvenile Justice
D.J.J
Tucker
Palmetto Exposition Center
Greenville
Central United Methodist Church
Florence
Woodland Methodist Church
Rock Hill
College of Charleston
Charleston
Community leaders discuss gun laws and safety awareness
Frommer urges awareness of surroundings and personal security measures amid rising anxiety on safety. He endorses gun law education and a safety course while noting ADPS sees daily inquiries on how to protect personal safety and deter crime.
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Frommer
ADPS
Frommer Sai
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William J. Boykin, D.M.D
Margaret L. Parrish, D.M.D
General Dentistry
Waterloo St., SW
Aiken, SC
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