Unemployment claims rise in Aiken County amid pandemic impact
Nationwide unemployment claims eased for the week ending June 27 yet remained high. In Aiken County claims edged up for a second week as the coronavirus crisis continues to blunt job growth across sectors, with Edgefield and Barnwell counties posting smaller totals while South Carolina totals fall slightly from the prior week.
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Aiken Tech names new foundation director Dr. Beth LaClair
Aiken Technical College named Dr. Beth LaClair as foundation director, effective June 22, to lead community partnerships and scholarship efforts for students. LaClair holds a PhD in higher education administration from the University of Alabama and has 20 years in higher education roles including Augusta University and the Alpha Xi Delta Educational Foundation.
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BLM Aiken Movement plans weekly marches for all black lives matter
The Black Lives Matter Aiken Movement held a Thursday march with about 30 participants at the Newberry Street fountain and aims to sustain momentum with weekly protests across Aiken. Organizers McKenzie Johnson and Susan Harrison emphasized continued demonstrations to address racial injustice and police brutality, linking past events to a broader plan and a community cleanup set for Saturday.
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