Perry Starts Busy First Day In Office Across Committees
Perry began his tenure by joining the Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee and was assigned by House Speaker Wilkins after Perry was sworn in last October. He also visited the Legislative Ethics, Judiciary, and Ways and Means Committees, calling the day bustling yet pleasant.
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Blood Donation Centers Open Weekday Hours Across Town
The Sheppard Community Blood Center at 1920 Whiskey Road operates in the SRP Federal Credit Union rear on Thursdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., while the American Red Cross at 950A Millbrook Avenue accepts donations on Tuesdays to Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. No appointment is needed. Both centers are non profit and serve area hospitals including Aiken Regional Medical Centers St Josephs Doctors Hospital and the Medical College of Georgia. Contact Phyllis Burke at 643-7996 or 1-800-GIVE-LIFE for questions or to schedule.
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Aiken extends agenda for next board meeting on substitute policy
The board, urged by several members, plans to substitute from in to have a recommendation on the agenda to allow time for consideration. Dr. Gallman notes the district’s success in addressing local employment concerns, while Murphy cites issues with on call times and training barriers affecting substitutes. Eldridge highlights progress in test scores and safety as reform reshapes district priorities. The panel also weighs creationist and religious instruction options and approves converting Bath Grammar School site into a fire station.
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Perry Eyes Tax Relief In Five Year Grocery Phaseout
Rep. Skipper Perry praises fellow legislators and expresses optimism for the new session. He highlights education reform hopes and a financially strong state. Perry proposes phasing out grocery sales tax over five years and cutting state car taxes, noting SC car taxes are among the highest nationwide.
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Miracle survivors amid crane rescue in Aiken County wreck
EMS technicians and a crane crew saved a trapped couple after a loaded trailer toppled onto a van. The rescue took hours as lines were attached and heavy lift equipment moved the load, with John Rutland staying by Mrs. Beckman’s side. Both survived with only minor injuries.
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