Veteran officer fired after confrontation on Whiskey Road
Lieutenant Conoly, a 21 year veteran of the Aiken Department of Public Safety, was off duty in a personal vehicle when he allegedly stopped a car driven by Laprell Drumming on Whiskey Road. He is accused of breaking a window with a baton and pepper spraying two women. he appealed the firing but lost a grievance. The women filed a federal lawsuit.
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Conoly
Aiken
Whiskey Road
Couoly
Laprell
Tommy Galardi
US District Court
County budget sets funds for aging schools and sheriff shift
The council expects about 331000 for FY 2001 to address aging school buildings and planned new constructions. It added a 10 appropriation to the Sheriff’s Office budget to fund a management position costing about 75000, keeping the lieutenant role to supervise a fourth shift available if funds are found. Sheriff Sellers argued for the fourth shift to seal patrol gaps. Councilman Randall noted limited funds. The Sheriff's Office budget rises 600000 from last year as more functions moved in. The clerk sought six clerks and a part time post but got none. The county will absorb a likely large health insurance premium increase, with raises of 4 and 3 percent for workers.
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Graham
Sheriff's Office
Howard Sellers
Joel Randall
Randall Sellers
Law Enforcement Agency
Young
Clerk of Court
Early retirement draw at Savannah River Site tops 250 workers
More than 250 SRS employees signed up for early retirement offers as WSRC aims to cut costs at the Savannah River Site for the DOE. By deadline 255 of 712 eligible had agreed to leave. many may change minds by 5 PM tomorrow.
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Savannah River
Westinghouse
Savannah River Company
Mickie Seitzer
Ms. Seitzer
Ees
WSRC
US Department of Energy
Ms. Seitter
Fireworks ban extends during moderate drought in Aiken County
Emergency ordinance limits use of all fireworks including Class C during drought status of moderate or higher issued by South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. Mayor Lark Jones calls it in best interest of citizens as Belvedere fire from last week scorched 20 acres and firefighters battled hotspots amid repeated calls from Kershaw Drive residents.
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South Carolina
Interstate Commerce Commission
Lark Jones
North Augusta
Department of Public Safety
Belvedere
Kershaw Drive
Todd Dur
Oliver's comprehensive care boosts health, mental well being
Govan notes Oliver addresses both physical and mental health in children and adults. From 1996 to 1999 Oliver provided quality care to over 3,000 people lacking a primary physician, with more than 80 percent of care through Medicare or Medicaid. In Rotary news, outgoing President Dr. Joe Brooks retires after a successful term and awards Sara Wood for her work with the Group Study Exchange program.
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Govan
Oliver
Rotary
Joe Brooks
Rotary Club of
Aiken
Brooks
Sara Wood
Well being of children in poverty cited by Casey Foundation
Dr. Frank Roberson of Aiken County schools warns that 1995 to 1997 data show alarming racial disparities and fragile family support systems. The Annie E. Casey Foundation report tracks children’s well being. Louisiana ranks lowest, Minnesota highest, with California and Texas mid pack amid varied state standings.
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Frank Roberson
Aiken County
Roberson
Annie E. Casey
Aiken County Faces Red Flag Fire Warning Amid Dry Spell
Weather Tromia at SRS shows 19.93 inches of rain this year with a 9.83 inch deficit. June rainfall stands at 1.78 inches with a 2.77 inch monthly shortfall. Hunter notes, we’re below normal and more rain is needed. Fire officials warn outdoor burning dangers rise. a South Carolina Forestry Commission officer says residents should postpone burning. No statewide ban exists though Aiken has one. Showers and thunderstorms are forecast for today and tomorrow in Aiken and Augusta.
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SRS
Hunter
Aiken County
Ken Cabe
South Carolina Forestry Commission
South Carolina
Aiken
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