New Ellenton to nail bus passing problem
New Ellenton police chief Johnny Hamilton vows zero tolerance for drivers who pass school buses with lights flashing. In the past month, officers ticketed more than six motorists including a teacher and a bus driver, with fines at 1087.50 dollars and six points. Police will monitor Main Street and school zones, stressing legal stopping rules on two lane and multi lane roads to protect children.
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Eighth graders explore career paths at Career Quest event
More than 1,000 eighth graders from Aiken County attended Career Quest with hundreds of business and government representatives sharing job information. The event highlighted early planning through IGPs and exposed students to college life at USC Aiken and the Career Center.
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Woman of Year aims high despite cancer battles and busy boards
Liz Stewart, named Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce Woman of the Year, cites a grim decor motto and three cancer episodes over ten years as fuel for a positive mission. She chairs seven boards including Hitchcock Healthcare and Rotary, leads Stewart and Associates, and writes a book on generational values and mentorship.
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Aiken Red Cross launches Heroes campaign and events
The Aiken County American Red Cross launches the Heroes for the American Red Cross campaign to raise funds for local disaster relief. Co chair Joe Deskevich notes money funds fire victim support training response gear and vehicles with a March 13 kickoff breakfast and a March 31 teen golf tournament at Houndslake Country Club, culminating in an April 1 Heroes celebration.
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