Smith-Hazel pool a cooling oasis for Aiken kids
In downtown Aiken the Smith-Hazel Recreation Center pool serves as the area’s public swim hub. The city run facility hosts about 130 to 180 daily patrons in summer with 75 cent children and two dollar adult admissions, offers lessons, and sustains operations through city funding and user fees.
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Smith-Hazel
Aiken
Anna Johnson
Timothy Johnson
Johnson
Timothy
Heather Staniszewski
Kershaw St. NE
Edgefield
Parks and Recreation Department
Scott Rogers
Katey Rich
Rich
Akenstandard
Agency heads back council on staff audit
Elected Aiken County leaders had resisted a consultant review of their offices amid a rift over a $1.6 million raise package. In a Tuesday meeting they agreed to allow Dr Earnest Archer to conduct the efficiency survey easing communication tensions with the council.
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Council On Staff
Aiken County
Earnest Archer
Council
Rick Osbon
Sue Roe
Liz Godard
Barbara
South Carolina Rises to 42nd in Kids Count Ranking
The Kids Count survey shows SC declines in teen births and child deaths during the 1990s but warns against complacency amid budget cuts and weak economy. Baron Holmes urges partnerships to sustain progress while Tan Hamilton notes resource challenges. SC moved from 47th in 1994 to 42nd nationally.
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S.C
Columbia
Baron Holmes
South Carolina
Children’s Alliance
Tan Hamilton
Annie E. Casey Foundation
Baltimore
Holmes
Tennessee
West Virginia
Ari
Edgefield board debates rebel logo critics and supporters
Edgefield County School Board heard from residents Tuesday about Strom Thurmond High School’s rebel mascot and The Statesman book. Speakers urged sensitive cultural consideration while noting diverse local demographics and calls for change starting at home.
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Edgefield
Edgefield County School Board
Strom
Thurmond High School
Statesman
Zach Bush
Johnston
Bil Bengtson
Atorey
Greg Anderson
Strom Thurmond High School
Crime Stoppers helps Aiken County safety via anonymous tips
Jimmy DuRant leads Aiken County Crime Stoppers a non profit group that encourages residents to report crimes and fugitives without revealing their names. Tips are anonymous and rewards range from 150 to 1000 dollars. The program operates a toll free line and recently started a child identification card program to aid law enforcement.
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Jimmy DuRant
Aiken County
Aiken
DuRant
Asken ‘County
Aiken Public Safety
David Turno
Turno
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Philp Lord Senior
Osper
Lee Survey
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Fulda
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Bobby D. Kelley
Clearwater
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