New Aiken district comptroller Traxler takes helm amid reform questions
Tray Traxler becomes comptroller of Aiken County Schools succeeding Brock Heron as property tax reform looms. He anticipates budget shortfalls in 2008 2009 and notes the reform is a moving target. Interim Superintendent Bill Gallman praises Traxler’s quick adaptation and knowledge as the district adjusts to new leadership.
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Aiken County
Tray Traxler
Brock Heron
S.C. General Assembly
Traxler
Heron
Snowy
Aiken
North Augusta
Lauren
Bill Gallman
Wit Traxler
Gallman
Linda Eldridge
University of Florida
Eldridge
Rob Novit
Belvedere First Baptist hosts indoor Family Fun Picnic
Belvedere First Baptist Church members gathered indoors for a rain delayed Family Fun Picnic in the recreation room. Pastor John Meyer said the event fosters fellowship as families enjoyed Hamburgers baked beans chips and ice cream amid a wet July evening. Gerald and Carolyn McNeal attendees for 44 years praised the meal and Meyer noted broad turnout and ongoing summer activities.
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Belvedere
Belvedere First Baptist Church
John Meyer
Belvedere First Baptist
Meyer
Gerald ‘McNeal
Carolyn
Gerald
April Bailey
sabailey@aikenstandard
Apelcom
Ruby Hamrick
Carolyn McNeal
Gerald McNeal
Missing rider found at hospital after wide search
Renee Barrable, 50, was found at Aiken Regional Medical Center after a three hour, multi‑agency search in rural Aiken County. Authorities had been told she rode a horse away from Allen Young’s property late Tuesday but she later reported being thrown and seeking help at a neighbor’s house.
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Gray Mare Hollow Road
Renee Barrable
Allen Young
Univision
Department of Natural Resources
Young
Barrable
Aiken
Biscuit visits library as Summer Reading Program kicks off
The Nancy Carson Library hosted a Biscuit appearance drawing about 80 children. Renee Reel led readings from Biscuit’s Big Friend and used a puppy puppet during the event. The library will host a Crime Caper Mystery Program, Fear Factor Food Challenge, critter visit, Harry Potter release party, Cat In the Hat visit, and a Summer Splashdown finale through July 27.
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Pat Schories
Renee Reel
Reel
Jules Feiffer
Clifford
Nancy Carson Library
Savannah River Ecology Lab
Suzanne Stone
Sstone
Aikenstandard
Biscuit the Puppy
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Aiken Regional
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