Langley Dam repair costs draw fire in Aiken editorial
Aikens readers urge accountability over Langley Dam handling and a planned 13 million repair price. The letter criticizes county spending including 54 million for a school and a new county building, calling for leadership changes and possible attorney general review.
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Correction: Will Frei miscaptioned in Scalia funeral photo
The Aiken Standard corrects an error from a Wednesday 3A article about Will Frei attending Justice Antonin Scalia's funeral. Frei was misidentified in the accompanying photo. he is on the left. The paper invites readers to report factual errors by contacting editorial staff.
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Lottery draw results from South Carolina and Georgia
The South Carolina midday picks show Pick 3 0 0 2 and Pick 4 8 5 8 2 with evening Draws 8 4 9 and 9 1 5 6. Palmetto Cash 5 numbers are 9 19 22 31 34 and Power Up 2. Georgia midday draws list Cash 3 7 4 8 and Cash 4 7 5 5 1 along with FIVE 0 5 7 3 1 and evening draws 4 2 8 and 3 0 8 0 plus FIVE 4 6 9 9 8 and Fantasy 5 27 21 28 26 33.
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Aiken Officials Urge Calm Over Zika Mosquito Risk
Aiken Public Services officials say spring mosquitoes will not carry Zika. Supervisor Robbie Hunt and Sarah Herring explain transmission requires exposure to an infected person and that containment focuses on eliminating standing water rather than broad spraying. They urge residents to monitor yards, stay indoors during spraying, and follow CDC and DHEC guidance while travelers with symptoms seek care. Christina Cleveland reports from the Aiken Standard.
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Board schedules state exam calendar across district
Dr. Randy Stowe outlined this year’s testing plan for elementary to high school students at the Aiken County Board meeting. SC READY replaces ACT Aspire for grades 3 to 5 with tests April 26 to 28, SCPASS May 11 to 27, online next year. SO READY April 26 to 28 for grades 6-8 with SCPASS May 11 to 27 online. end of course tests May 11 to 24 for 8th grade English I and algebra I. 11th graders take ACT WorkKeys by March 18 and ACT on April 19. high school ELA, algebra I, biology, U S history exams May 11 to 14 and AP tests in May. Fees for 2016-17 will be $40 elementary, $45 middle, $65 high full pay. board approves standardization.
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Warrenville Man Arrested For Failing To Appear In Court
Jamin Johnson a 20 year old of 8 Buckskin Court was arrested after a bail bondsman brought him into custody for failing to appear in court on charges tied to 2014 car break ins and a drunken driving case. He faces six counts including breaking and entering a motor vehicle possession with intent to distribute and DUI.
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