Rocker Returns to Atlanta Braves After Richmond Recall
Richmond news says John Rocker, sent to the Richmond Braves eight days earlier, is recalled to the Atlanta roster to replace Rudy Seanez after arm tightness. Rocker pitched poorly in Triple-A games and avoided reporters, departing quickly with a female companion after the clubhouse scene in Pittsburgh.
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Richmond
John Rocker
Atlanta Braves
Pittsburgh
Rocker
Braves
Rudy Seanez
Rudy
Mike Alvarez
Toledo
Teens Take Summer Jobs In Aiken County
Aiken County teens balance studies and work during summer break with six youths finding roles at Brusters ice cream, pediatric settings, and local boutiques. Hannah Berry, 17, enjoys flexible hours and friendly coworkers at Brusters in Aiken. Brittaine Hinkson, also 17, lifeguards at Houndslake and Woodside while also working at Pitter Potter. Melia Courtney, Nick Landis, Jackie Graham, and Alvin Greenwood pursue jobs aligned with future careers in childcare and service.
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Aiken County
Hannah Berry
Brittaine Hinkson
Melia Courtney
Nick Landis
Jackie Graham
Alvin Greenwood
Hannah
Aiken
Bruster’s
Brittaine
Houndslake Country Club
Woodside Plantation
Pitter Potter Children’s Boutique
Drillers Find Wet Treasure From Dry Season Demand
Aiken County well drillers surge in irrigation demand as hot dry weather drives calls. Donnie Starnes and his son Johnny Ray of Starnes Well Drilling report turning down about 25 requests recently to focus on four inch domestic wells when possible.
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Aiken County
Donnie Starnes
Junior
Starnes
Johnny Ray Starnes
Water shortage prompts district H2O search efforts
The Sun reports a Monday water strain affecting smaller districts with gardening needs. Tuesday sees intensified efforts for water supply as the community seeks alternatives for gardens and trees, including hiring well diggers to secure sufficient supply.
Young wins GOP primary for chairman
Incumbent Aiken County Council Chairman Ronnie Young defeated Tommy Knotts 60 to 37 percent in a low turnout Republican primary for chairman. Turnout was 5.9 percent of 76,584 registered voters, with Knotts urging unity as Young praised continuity on economic development and team unity across parties.
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Aiken County
S.C. House
Ronnie Young
Tommy Knotts
Knotts
Young
School Board Nominates Leaders for Wagener Salley and NAHS
Aiken County Board of Education approved several hires including James T. Yarborough to Wagener-Salley High principal Kyle A. Smith to North Augusta High principal and Gregory Levin Thompson as NAHS assistant principal David Brooks Smith named coordinator for educational technology Yarborough a 1980 Butler High graduate has education leadership credentials and is pursuing a doctorate Smith joined NAHS in 1993 and holds USC degrees Thompson teaches Langford Middle and holds an education leadership master from Augusta State University Smith is a Bamberg Ehrhardt High graduate and holds state certifications Smith is a 1982 North Augusta High graduate with Converse specialist certification and Clemson degrees David Smith a 1982 NAHS graduate holds administration supervision credentials and Clemson industrial technology degrees
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Aiken County Board of Education
James T. Yarborough
North Augusta
Wagener-Salley High
Kyle A. Smith
North Augusta High
Gregory Levin Thompson
Martinez
NAHS
David Brooks Smith
Gaffney
Yarborough
Augusta
Butler High
Georgia Southern University
University of South Carolina
USC
University of South Carolina Aiken
Kyle Smith
North Augusta Middle
Bamberg
Ehrhardt High
Thompson
Langford Middle School
Augusta State Universe
S.C. State University
Westside High
Int Augusta
David Smith
Converse College
Clemson
Rankin Won't Seek Re-Election to Aiken County Board
Brent Rankin of the Aiken County Board of Education announced at Tuesday's meeting that he will not run again. A North Augusta resident and one-term member, Rankin cited family involvement in local schools and a desire for others with closer ties to the system to serve. He noted his daughter's upcoming graduation and his belief education remains a local priority.
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Brent Rankin
Aiken County
North Augusta
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