NAACP Responds To KKK Rally In Aiken County
The Aiken NAACP president Brenda Lyn Jenkins says the chapter will not counter the Ku Klux Klan rally planned for April in Aiken County. She urges community leaders to address education and other issues while condemning extremism, not reacting to it.
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Tim Bradly
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Clearwater
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Evening programming on ASTV schedule highlights local arts and sports
The lineup lists 5 p m ASTV News. 5 30 p m Living on time Go a weekly arts and culture show. At 6 p m ASTV News followed by 6 30 p m Cooking with Madson and Chef Belinda featuring stuffed peppers and pies. 7 p m On the Sports Front covers local athletics. 8 p m ASTV News. 8 30 p m A Look at Black History.}
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Astv News
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Deaths and Funerals notice for Louise Alexander et al
A list of obituary notices includes Louise B Alexander Ridge Spring Randolph Davis Sr Augusta Cordelia Ann Ferrell Aiken Johnny G Filyan Clearwater and Juanita Courtney Garvin with brief funeral appearance details and locations.
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Louise B. Alexander
Ridge Spring
Teat
Randolph Davis Sr
Augusta
Cordelia Ann Ferrell
Aiken
Johnny G. Filyan
Clearwater
Juanita Courtney Garvin
Aiken County Board weighs bond referendum for six schools
The Aiken County Board of Education may seek a $184 million to $242 million bond to replace or renovate six schools. Debt service would rise 22.5 to 29.5 mills, totaling 49.5 to 56.5 mills. A $90 to $118 annual tax per $100,000 value could accompany the plan, with a May or September election depending on timing.
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Aiken
Christine Harkins
Aiken district weighs bond referendum amid rising costs
Residents react as school leaders seek a major tax increase to fund maintenance and construction. State allocations cover operations and salaries while a 30 year gap since last referendum prompts debate on a 20 year payback. Officials cite lower bond rates due to the recession as a potential saving.
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Midland Valley
South Aiken
Silver Bluff
Wesley Hightower
Woman with six kids in car charged in DUI
Cheryl L. Johnson, 44, is jailed on charges of driving under the influence and child endangerment after authorities say she drove with six grandchildren under 10 years old, a 2-year-old unrestrained, and a .17 breath sample in North Augusta. Police location: Georgia Avenue, incident Saturday night.
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North Augusta
Cheryl L. Johnson
South Carolina
Johnson
Georgia Avenue
Aiken County Debates 1-Cent Sales Tax Priorities
County Sales Tax Committee continues third round talks on a 1-cent tax and a department “wish list” of funding requests. Officials say the projected revenue won’t cover all items, with Councilwoman Kathy Rawls urging priority for ambulances police cars and essential projects. Public meeting about Local Option Sales Tax projects set for next week.
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Aiken
Kathy Rawls
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