County Council weighs EMS upgrade plan for Aiken County
Officials hear grim EMS assessments and a four phase plan to boost pay and fill 14 vacancies as they seek funding sources other than property taxes. The meeting notes urgent action from state and local leaders after repeated ambulance delays and a zero status at times. Phase one targets salary increases, phase two aims to fill current openings, with a total staff of 73 employees and 14 vacancies.
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Denniss Jackson
Senate
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Lexington
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Bill Taylor
Jackson
Aitken County
Killian
Lexington County
Kifllan
Eileen Twearney
EMS
Busy Bees Childcare in North Augusta adapts to COVID-19 rules
Busy Bees Childcare and Preschool at 401 W Mackintoshown Road Suite 140 in North Augusta remains open as COVID-19 spreads. Owner Chasity Williams cites new CDCBased procedures including temperature checks interval group limits to 10 children and enhanced hand washing while continuing playbased learning and informing children about the virus.
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Children’s Center
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Aiken mayor reports recovery from COVID-19
Aiken Mayor Rick Osbon describes his battle with coronavirus from diagnosis on July 13 to his home recovery. He recalls fever, body shakes, loss of appetite, and being unable to walk short distances. He notes shaky days, chest X ray results, and ongoing recovery with wife’s care while continuing duties by phone.
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District denies risk waiver for students returning to school
Aiken County Public School District says no Assumption of Risk waiver will be required for students teachers or staff to attend in person classes in fall 2020 The district says rumors circulating on social media are inaccurate and that waivers were only used for summer athletic and band activities to address safety measures.
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