Former SRS worker seeks support as appeal proceeds
A former Savannah River Site engineer, Martin Salazar, convicted of false statements to the Department of Energy, awaits appeal while eight watchdog groups file an Amici Curiae brief. They say his whistleblower stance and claims of government entrapment merit scrutiny of the charges and sentence.
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Martin Salazar
Savannah River
U.S. District Court
Salazar
Department of Energy
GAP
DOE
Acting Up camp helps kids gain confidence at USC Aiken
Children ages 6 to 9 at USC Aiken join the Acting Up camp led by Allison Spires. The sessions use games and props to build creativity and self assurance, with standout young teacher Saisha Lance among the participants.
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USC Aiken
Allison Spires
Spires
North Augusta
Saisha Lance
Brooklyn, N.Y
Laisha
Aiken Considers Non-Partisan City Council Elections
The City of Aiken awaits a U S Department of Justice approval and voter decision on replacing partisan elections with a non-partisan general vote. The ballot question asks to amend chapter 14 to end party primaries for City Council. Proponents cite higher turnout, opponents fear higher costs. Four council members remain single district, two members and the mayor at large.
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Aiken
U.S. Department of Justice
Municipality of
Richard Pearce
City of Aiken
Aiken Ballot Question Puts City Council Elections to Voters
Voters in Aiken will decide on Sept. 9 whether to amend city code chapter 14 to switch City Council elections from partisan with a primary to a nonpartisan general election. The measure asks if council members should be elected without party affiliation.
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Municipality of Aiken
Aiken County Faces Budget Strain From Rising Costs
County Administrator Clay Killian warns rising public safety costs and property tax reform strain Aiken County finances. The detention center holds 350 but runs 400 daily, costing about 1 million for inmate care. Fuel use high, taxes capped, possible service cuts loom amid state revenue shifts.
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Sheriff's Office
Killian
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Board of Economic Advisors
General Assembly
Beth Everitt
Rob Novit
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