Lawn Insect Pests and Management Outlook in Aiken County
Aiken County lawns face a rising variety of pests this year including fire ants, mole crickets, white grubs, and many others. The article emphasizes proper lawn maintenance, strategic use of pesticides, and steps to encourage beneficial insects, with guidance on when to treat and how to check for mole crickets using a detergent flush. It also urges neighborhood cooperation for fire ant control and notes prime timing for grub management.
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Aiken County
Boy Charged In Girl's Fatal Shooting Near Greenville
A 1d-year-old boy is charged with murder in the killing of 13-year-old Ariel Nicola Hodge who died after being shot once in the face with a .22 revolver. The incident occurred Sunday as Ariel and her sisters were returning from a friend's house. a younger girl was seen wandering into the street and returned home. Deputies say the 13-year-old boy who lived at the scene confronted the group with a gun.
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Greenville
Sheriff's Deputies
Ariel Nicola Hodge
Ariel
Aiken County Career Center names 1995 96 Students of the Year
The Aiken County Career Center held graduation exercises last week and named Michael James, John Kevin Leppard, Danielle Key, Clifton Young, Latanya Williams, Forrest Hammond Dicks, Jonathan Chasm, Randy Will Owen, Robert Anderson, William Lawton McMichael III, and Richard Paul Scott as the class of 1995 96 students of the year based on attendance, attitude, dependability, service to the school, and good work habits. Forrest Hammond Dicks was chosen as ACCC Student of the Year, receiving a plaque from director Joe H Dowling.
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Aiken County Career Center
Michael James
Automotive Services
John Kevin Leppard
Danielle Key
Clifton Young
Latanya Williams
Forrest Hammond Dicks
Jonathan Chasm
Randy Will Owen
Robert Anderson
William Lawton McMichael III
Richard Paul Scott
Tyrone Butler
Masonry Iit
James Ronald Heath
ACCC
Midland Valley High School
Nathan Scott Ellison
Silver Bluff High School
William Lawton McMichael NT
Aiken High School
Joe H. Dowling
Statt
Roddie Burris
Aiken County
Billy McMichael
Nathan Ellison
Kevin Leonard
Jimmy Heath
Jon Chasm
Ricky Scott
Forrest Dicks
Ruling Cancels Richland County Council Primaries
The South Carolina Supreme Court voided the Richland County primaries a day before voting, finding the latest reapportionment violated state law and that an earlier plan remained valid. Circuit Judge Pleiones ordered a delay, meaning ballots would not be counted and a solution would be sought, with expectations of a resolution for November.
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Ad Press
Columbia
State Supreme Court
Richland County
Scott Elliott
Republican Party
Danny Crowe
Smith
Much-Needed Rain Improves South Carolina Crops
The South Carolina Agricultural Statistics Service reports rain last week boosted soil moisture to 62 percent adequate, 30 percent short, 5 percent short and 3 percent very short. Five point nine days suitable for field work. Corn remains in good condition though about 7 percent stressed by heat and drought. Cotton and peanuts growing well where rain fell. peach prospects poor. apple varies by orchard. Watermelons and cantaloupes fair to good. small grain harvest active with generally pleasing yields.
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South Carolina Agricultural Statistics Service
Federal Judge Extends Parole Hearing Waiting Period
US District Judge Henry Herlong Jr ruled South Carolina may double the interval between parole hearings for violent offenders denied parole. State AG Charlie Odon called it a victory for victims and a cost saver for the state while Reggie Lloyd, assistant attorney general, cited emotional toll on families.
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Columbia
Henry Herrong Jr
South Carolina
Charlie Ondon
Reggie Lloyd
Annual Cleanup Success in South Carolina
State reports 633000 pounds of trash collected during Carolina Spring Clean. Over 1300 SCDOT workers cleared litter along 2100 miles of highways statewide including 132500 pounds from 207 miles in Aiken County. Director B K Jones praises efforts and volunteers who support Adopt Highway program.
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SCDOT
B.K. Jones
Carolina
Jones
Prison guards to get 12 percent raise July 1
The Columbia Corrections Department says guards at the state’s 32 prisons will receive a 12 percent pay raise starting July 1. Starting pay for correctional officers is about $15,000 annually as included in the state budget pending formal approval.
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Columbia
General Assembly
Mike Moore
Corrections Department
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