Arson Suspected As Two Southside Fires Ruled Juvenile-Linked
Officials say two Southside fires Tuesday were arson set within minutes of each other by juveniles but the incidents are not connected. Investigators say a juvenile admitted starting one fire on Sharyn Lane around 6:30 p.m. and another on Converse Drive, both under investigation with no injuries reported.
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Cooling off at Smith-Hazel Recreation Center as heat peaks
Ai ken residents seek relief from triple digit heat with a cooling station at Smith Hazel Recreation Center on Kershaw Street. The center offers a pool with lifeguards, shade tents, and wheelchair accessible picnic tables. Admission is 2 dollars for 15 and up, 1 dollar for 14 and younger. Cooling station activates at 100 degrees or higher.
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SPCA Introduces Volunteer Fee at Albrecht Center
The SPCA Albrecht Center for Animal Welfare requires a one time $825 fee for new volunteers, with reduced rates of $20 for seniors and students and $10 for Junior SPCA members. The cost covers a name badge, lanyard, training materials, facility access, scheduling, and a T shirt. Some volunteers protested and resigned over the policy while others supported it as funding for animal care.
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Haley signs pension reform bill in Aiken South Carolina
Gov. Nikki Haley announced a pension reform measure in Aiken that she says will save taxpayers 300 million dollars annually and cut the program's debt by 2 billion. The ceremony at the Aiken Republican Club featured retiring Sen. Greg Ryberg and Rep. Tom Young among others. Setzler noted his committee role and confirmed retirement eligibility moves to 30 years with no 28 year option for state employees.
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Aiken County
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