State budget axe hits local nursing centers
A state ordered eight percent Medicaid cut may force bankruptcy filings at up to 150 South Carolina nursing homes within six months, says Pepper Hill Nursing Care Facility manager Scott Jones. The cuts reduce indigent patient pay to about 92 dollars daily, with facilities unable to trim staff due to DHEC certification and Medicaid rules, risking further losses across Pepper Hill and four neighboring centers in North Augusta.
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South Carolina
Aiken
Scott Jones
Pepper Hill
State Budget and Control Board
Jones
Jef Saxon
B&c
Saxon
DHEC
Azalea Woods
Carriage Hills
Mattie C. Hall
Anna Maria
North Augusta
Ginny Southworth
LPN
Phylis Baker
LPS
Susan Clune
Pepper Hill Nursing Center
Watchnight service at St Johns UMC honors renewal after Sept 11
Eight-year-old Lauren Pearson sang Let There Be Peace on Earth as parishioners at St Johns United Methodist Church observed the second Watchnight. Craig Musick said the song felt especially meaningful after the events of Sept. 11. The service emphasizes renewing faith and covenant, with families joining in worship and reflection for the new year. Barry Pearson led the call to worship as Lauren and Travis Pearson and Caroline Salter performed, highlighting themes of preparation and gratitude.
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Lauren Pearson
St. John’s United Methodist Church
Craig Musick
St. John’s
Neil Flowers
Rob Novit
Watchnight
Barry Pearson
Travis
Lauren
St. John's United Methodist Church
Caroline Salter
Diane Milnard
Pearson
Jesus Christ
St. John's
Christ
Musick
Man Arrested For Impersonating Officer In Convenience Store
Augusta man Bobby Wayne Green, 29, was arrested at Ye Olde Grocery Store in Clear Water after witnesses said he posed as a police officer. He flashed a badge, claimed law enforcement ties, and carried a concealed weapon while harassing customers and asking about diversions.
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Augusta
Clearwater
Bobby Wayne Green
Thomas Read
Aiken County
Green
Seers
Fire Department
Aiken County Detention Center
Runaway Teen Ellen Weinbeck Sought By Family In Aiken
An Aiken resident seeks information about her daughter Ellen 15 who has been missing since Sunday about 1 a.m. Ellen is an eighth grade student at Aiken Middle School and ran away from home on Cherokee Road. Mary Weinbeck filed the report with the Aiken County Sheriff Office.
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Aiken
Mary Weinbeck
Man sought in three recent area robberies
Aiken police seek a black male suspect in three weekend robberies. The gunpoint incidents targeted a SRP Credit Union at Aiken Regional Medical Centers, a Wendy’s on Richland Avenue, and a post office on Laurens Street. A mint green Ford Taurus is linked to the suspect, who may be named Ben. victims, all unharmed, reported $50 to $110 and a cell phone or credit card stolen. Authorities urge caution with strangers and advise noting surroundings.
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Aiken
SRP Credit Union
Richland ‘Avenue
Wendy's
David Turno
Aiken Public Safety
Hilltop Avenue
Pine Drive
Turno
Ben
Lottery Express rolls into Aiken for lottery promo tour
The Education Lottery unveils a promotional vehicle, a 2002 Ford Excursion named Lottery Express, in Aiken Friday to boost excitement before scratch-off games begin January 7 at 6 a.m. Lottery commissioners will ride the tour, visiting media, retailers, parks and activity centers, then continue to Augusta, Barnwell, Bamberg, Orangeburg, Ridgeland and Savannah. The Coastal Regional Office redemption center opens in Mt. Pleasant Thursday for prizes up to 25 000. larger prizes go to Columbia.
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Aiken
Augusta
Barnwell
Bamberg
Orangeburg
Ridgeland
Savannah
Commission
Coastal
Mt. Pleasant
Columbia
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