14 Year-Old Hicks Shines on AGT With Brand New Day
Skilyr Hicks, a former Paul Knox Middle School student, wowed judges on America's Got Talent with her original tribute song Brand New Day. The 14-year-old advances to Las Vegas after earning praise from Howie Mandel Heidi Klum Howard Stern and Mel B. Her performance has drawn 125000 plus YouTube views while her mom Jodi Cronk watched backstage with host Nick Cannon. The episode aired as Hicks prepares to start at North Augusta High School this fall.
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Delayed retirement may help prevent dementia
A national health report suggests delaying retirement could reduce dementia risk as longer engagement may keep the brain active. Researchers note cognitive stimulation and social interaction during work hours may contribute to slower decline.
Area Deaths Prompt Aiken Obituaries Highlight Local Figures
Area deaths list includes Angeline Little Hughes Aiken Bryce Stuart Spears Aiken David L Davis Blair John Adam Paulus Aiken with deaths and funerals noted in 6A column. The brief obituary roundup names several residents and marks their services.
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Citizens Advisory Board votes against interim spent fuel at SRS
The CAB waste committee of 22 members voted 12 to 10 Monday to oppose storing spent nuclear fuel at the Savannah River Site interim facility. Residents were allowed to speak, with concerns about funding, timing, property values, and credibility. One member supported Plan B to delay decision for more storage process details and incentives.
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Plan warns funds for projects drying up
Ed Burke a waste committee member of the CAB says the era of having money to fund these projects is ending. He notes that if spent fuel is brought in there is no timetable for it to leave.
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Plan B warns against early decision on waste plan
Don Bridges, waste committee member of CAB, questions a hard-line stance on bringing spent fuel, arguing it is unwise to decide this early and urging more insight before any agreement. The comment appears in WASTE, Page 10A.
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String of vehicle break ins prompts lock up plea
Police investigate a weekend rash of vehicle break ins across the Aiken area. Many cars were unlocked or windows shattered with wallets purses and a baseball bag reported missing. Victims say gloves compartments were rummaged as six more break ins were logged in surrounding towns.
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