South Carolina reports record 1081 new COVID cases
State health officials confirmed 1,081 new coronavirus cases in South Carolina on Friday, a record daily jump. AIken County had 5 new cases, Barnwell 1, Edgefield 2, with 18 additional related deaths. Young adults under 30 drive much of the rise, experts warn.
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South Carolina weighs costly COVID school distancing rules
South Carolina education task force reviews fall back to school guidelines with disinfecting fog use twice daily and bus loading changes to maintain distancing. Proposals include five extra days for grades four through eight and longer school days to ease crowding. Aiken County district works to implement AccelerateED directives locally.
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Smith Hazel pool reopens with a new look
The Smith Hazel Recreation Center unveils a renovated public pool with new slides and spray jets. A ribbon cutting featured Aiken officials led by Mayor Rick Osban. Council member Gail Diggs and Lessie Price spoke of safety and personal memories, while renovations were delayed by the pandemic before reopening.
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Langley Pond Park to receive inclusive playground upgrades
Langley Pond Park near Warrenville plans a $750000 inclusive playground funded by a Land and Water Conservation grant of 250000 plus 250000 in county funds and 200000 from Capital Project Sales Tax building a new parking lot and improving parking for boat trailers. The project includes new infrastructure, landscaping, trails, fencing, and a park sign as part of a broader $37 million upgrade package with rest of funds from various sources. The playground design will be put to bid after surveys, with contractors submitting plans for approval.
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