State Seeks Public Input On Senior Services Overhaul
Citizens and agency leaders gathered to discuss federally required competitive contracting for South Carolina senior services. The DHHS emphasized a smooth transition, with about 14 million in Older Americans Funds and a target to complete changes by July 1, 2004, while preserving service continuity. Comments can be filed online.
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Councils On Aging
Federal Administration On Aging
South Carolina
Cornelia Gibbons
S.C
Sue Scally
DHHS
State of
Ically
Scally
Eric Thompson
Lower Savannah
Meeting to highlight home aid for elderly and low income
Mayor Todd Etheredge invites elderly and low income residents to a Jackson Town Hall meeting with USDA Rural Development specialist Dallas Stevens. The session outlines loans grants and programs for home purchase repairs and health and safety improvements with eligibility details and application help.
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Jackson
Todd Etheredge
Etheredge
USDA
Dallas Stevens
Jackson Town Hall
Aiken
Stevens
Aiken County
North Augusta
Rob Novit
Movit
Aikenstandard
Aiken considers impact of 20 minute downtown parking
Local business owners and customers in Aiken express concerns over the new 20 minute parking signs. Owners Barbara Brodie Van Smith Kathy Bland and Joan Schisler warn the limit may rush shoppers and deter daylong visits. Downtown leaders note trial signs aim to balance needs and urge giving the plan time.
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Aiken
Barbara Sue Brodie
Brodie
van Smith
Lionel Smith Ltd
Smith
Kathy Bland
Tea Garden Gifts
Bland
New Moon
Park Avenue
Laurens
Joan Amanda Schisler
Amanda
Schilser
Son
Marion Knowles
Knowles
Janet Augeri Morris
Aiken Downtown Development Association
Morris
John Moore
Vandalism, theft and drunkenness reported in North Augusta area
Police logged damage to a Volkswagen Jetta on Plaza Place and a Nissan Ultima at The Groves after suspected tampering. A North Augusta man faces breach of trust allegations over about $763 in store funds. A North Augusta woman was jailed for public drunkenness after being found intoxicated on US 25 near Triangle Plaza. A Bradleyville Road shoplifting case involved two women aged 27 to 32 and 20 to 25 with a 2 year old child in a green 1990s Buick LeSabre fleeing the scene.
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Plaza Place
North Augusta
Groves
US 25
Triangle Plaza
Bradleyville Road
Aiken man seeks new trial in rape case while paroled offenders face reviews
Contrez Leon Bing, 24, imprisoned for life for the 1999 Gun Range Road rape, files post conviction relief alleging ineffective counsel and constitutional rights violations. He argues severance was denied and theories of racial discrimination in grand jury makeup. Nearby, Darrell Wilson seeks parole rehabilitation and other cases note fire department federal grants and drug money seizures.
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Contrez Leon Bing
Bing
McCormick Prison
Aiken County
Darrell Wilson
Columbia
Wilson
South Carolina
Circuit Court
Barbara Morgan
Daryl Lariscey
Herbert Lee Daniels
Randall Sapp
Randy Schultz
Arthur Gaines Jr
Kevin Porter
Michael D. Williams
Jeremiah D
Cemetery Mystery Unveiled Near Aiken Williams Site
Aiken residents at Williams Cemetery, possibly the oldest in the area, are set for a nearby feature in Friday coverage. The quiet site sits discreetly within the city, inviting historical exploration and local interest.
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Williams
Aiken
Seventh Fred Green Tomato Festival at Country Ranch
The seventh annual Fred Green Tomato Festival will be held at Country Ranch a bar and grill at 2510 Storm Branch Road near Beech Island. The event marks a local celebration of tomato themed activities and community gathering.
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Country Ranch
Storm Branch Road
Beech Island
City of Character profile highlights Dependability
Aiken designates July as the month of Dependability continuing the city’s program to recognize civic traits. The initiative lists local residents and groups for community service and character-building efforts.
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Aiken
Wednesday Winning Numbers For State Lottery Draws
Wednesday results list numerous draw numbers across games. Pick 3 Midday 0 2 0 Evening 8 1 3 Pick 4 Midday 4 6 5 1 Evening 5 5 9 2 Powerball draws show 18 22 26 31 49 with Powerball 28 and Powerplay 2. Cash 3 and Cash 4 and Fantasy 5 numbers also provided with Change Game codes.
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Cash
Fantasy
Classified Rates and Office Hours Notice
An advertising and newsroom notice lists office hours from 8 30 a m to 5 30 p m Monday through Friday and provides mail and EzPay subscription details including carrier rates 2 38 per week billed every four weeks and discounted 12 26 52 week options with amounts 28 50 60 114 and 9 25 monthly direct debit.
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Leesville
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Sandy Run-Calhoun County
Waterloo
Cheraw
Brooks Mill
Drew Emmette
Georgia Lottery
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Shunter
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