Officers Read With Students In Bikes and Books Program
At North Aiken Elementary a police led program pairs officers with eight students for nine weeks. Officers read aloud while guiding word by word, focusing on reading fluency and bike safety as students discuss plots and practice pronunciations. The pilot aims to expand if successful.
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Life Choices sees rise in teen births in Aiken County
Kathryn Wade and Gaye Vause of Life Choices Pregnancy Care Center report more teen mothers in 2013 than 2012 with a shift toward high school girls. The Aiken office hours were extended to accommodate students, as centers adjust schedules to serve more teen clients.
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Community Debate Links Teen Pregnancy to Family Breakdown
The story features quotes from Dede Biles and Life Choices client Vause. It discusses teen pregnancy, the influence of media, and the role of churches in promoting abstinence until marriage while highlighting how pregnant teens seek support, feel loved, and face challenges balancing parenting with education.
Walther Farms to Grow Potatoes in Windsor South Carolina
Walther Farms plans a 15 million investment to locate in Windsor SC with about 850 acres for potatoes this year. The project includes 8 to 10 full-time hires and potential 70 to 80 more jobs from a packing shed. farm will diversify into corn beans cotton wheat and other crops. The company emphasizes sustainability and reducing carbon footprint by shifting East Coast distribution.
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Walther Farms proposes water withdrawal cuts for Edisto River
Walther Farms received state approval to withdraw up to 805 million gallons monthly from the South Edisto River for operations. The farm proposes a 50 percent reduction, a second registration pause, and a backup well to cut usage by 25 percent during drought. It will reforest the withdrawal point, minimize noise, test plant and soil weekly, increase conservation easements, and halt hardwood harvesting along the Edisto. The company is engaging conservation groups as it works to protect the river.
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Support for Walther Farms Draws Local Backing
Aiken Soil and Water Conservation District praised Walther Farms for following the law and often going beyond it to protect the Edisto River, while urging county residents to support the family farm and move past water registration concerns. The South Carolina Farm Bureau launched savescfarmers.com to urge residents to contact legislators to favor SC farmers over environmental groups.
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Walther Farms Expands in South Carolina
Walther Farms announces expansion into South Carolina with plans for sustainable agriculture and community environmental stewardship. Company founder quotes emphasize excitement for the new state and commitment to eco friendly practices. County reporter Amy Banton notes background on the publication and local context.
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