Coping with heat in Aiken County workers seek relief
In Aiken County the heat remains intense with temperatures near 99 degrees. Construction workers at the new Aiken Chamber of Commerce building site report frequent water breaks and hydration as daily coping measures.
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Aiken County
Aiken
Jeremy Curtis
Graniteville
Mac McCall
Augusta
Ginny Southworth
Darren Moore
Smalls Construction Co
Chamber of Commerce
Two council seats opposed in primary
Aiken County Council incumbents face primary challenges in next week's Republican election. District 2’s Susan Giddings defends her seat against two challengers, including former member Dr. James Bland and newcomer Gregg Gregory. District 5’s Jim Baggott faces Phil Napier, a planning commission member and hardware store owner, with the winner set to meet Democrat Dale Stephens in November.
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Aiken County
Susan Giddings
Jim Baggott
Ical
Gregg Gregory
Kimberly-Clark
Giddings
Phil Napier
Accountability bill pleases local legislators
South Carolina lawmakers applaud a revised accountability bill approved by the House on Wednesday. Sen. Tommy Moore and Rep. Rudy Mason praise its aim to revitalize public schools through grade level standards, exit exams, and performance ratings, totaling about 35 million dollars. The plan emphasizes resources and incentives, avoiding a letter grade system and using ratings from excellent to unsatisfactory.
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Columbia — School Accountability
House of Representatives
Aiken County
General Assembly
Tommy Moore
D-Clearwater
Rudy Mason
R-Aiken
Senate
Moore
House
Roland Smith
R-Langley
Budget bill in peril as college scholarship funding stalls
In Columbia, House negotiators walked out after senators balked at fully funding a $30 million college scholarship program within the $4.9 billion state budget. Senate Finance Chairman John Drummond said he was disappointed and surprised after three hours of talks.
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Columbia — House
Senate
John Drummond
House
Drummond
Negotiators Deadlock Over Scholarship Funding Offer
Hayes urged representatives to meet Senate negotiators again on Thursday but was unsure they would attend. Senator Glenn McConnell termed the offer “our best.” Rep. Annette Young-Brickell walked out after senators proposed only 11.5 million for B students, drawing strong rebukes from Henry Brown and Billy Bean.
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Senate
Sen
Glenn McConnell
Charleston
Annette Young-Brickell
Summerville
Ways and
Henry Brown
R-Hanahan
Billy Bean
Heath Springs
Death of Benjamin T. Crider in North Augusta
Obituary notice records the death of Benjamin T. Crider of North Augusta. Details on age, family, service arrangements, and burial are listed on page 2B obituary notices.
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Benjamin T. Crider
North Augusta
Silver Bluff Senior Brandi Parrish Crowned Leader At Graduation
Brandi Parrish, 18, senior at Silver Bluff High, praised as a cut above by adviser Mary Thomas, leads Key Club lauded for first place finishes at District Convention. She organized drives, raised funds, served in nursing homes, and volunteers for Special Olympics. Parrish plans to attend University of South Carolina Aiken and join Circle K.
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Petticoat Junction
Mary Thomas
Brandi
Key Club
North
South Carolina
Salvation Army
Silver Spirit
High School Games Schedule and Evening Events
North Augusta High School hosts a 4 p.m. game in the school gymnasium. Midland Valley High School plays at the p.m. in the school gymnasium. Ridge Spring Monetta High schedules a 6 p.m. game in the school gymnasium. Waxener Valley High School also at 6 p.m. in the school gymnasium. Adult education event at 4 p.m. in Midland Valley High School auditorium.
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North Augusta High School
Midland Valley High School
Ridge Spring-Monetta
Waxener-Valley High School
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James Bland
Susan Giddings Gregg Gregory
Pull
Dear Abby
Silver Bluff
Brandi Parrish
Silver Bluff High School
Aiken High School
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South Aiken High School
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