County board member defends mental health funding at budget hearings
Joe Gabriel of ABMHC urged state hospital funding amid crisis cases and balked at claims of personal influence. He argued out of county transport harms clients, while colleagues questioned salary parity and past pay freezes. Councilors debated funding a state agency position and considered a resolution urging higher local agency support.
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Principal appointments mark shifts in local schools
The board approved Felicia Walters as assistant principal at Hammond Hill Elementary and made multiple administrative moves. Hammond Hill gained Walters, a North Augusta resident with USC and Clemson degrees and a lengthy teaching record in Augusta and Anderson. Other swaps included Hammond Still moving to Kennedy Middle and Betty Anne Kanne, Sheila Williams trading roles with Jerry Lymn at Warrenville Elementary.
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Heat safety tips rise with summer heat
Mike Taylor from Family Medcenters in Aiken warns of heat stroke as temperatures climb. He urges cooling, hydration, and seeking shade during peak sun hours. Veterinarian Karen Spencer notes summer heat exhaustion in pets, advising indoors, shade, water, and exercise times. Elderly residents should wear light clothes, stay hydrated, and use AC or fans whenever possible.
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