Four ADPS officers complete academy training
Hutcheson praised the academy and looks forward to serving the community as an ADPS officer. Frommer noted the rarity of four officers from the department at the academy and emphasized training in state laws firearms handling and safe patrol stops.
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Aiken
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Conferees reach deal on education funds and tax tweaks
Conferees reach a agreement to raise several education programs adding 3 000 dollars yearly to some student aid from 2 000 while cutting grocery tax revenue by one penny. The package also grows funding for First Steps and senior drugassistance and includes a 120 million borrowing plan backed by House members.
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Fireworks ban lifted in North Augusta to curb brush fires
North Augusta officials adopted a fireworks ban to prevent brush fires and prohibit all fireworks within the corporate limits. Aiken urged extreme caution if burning items, while LeDuc warned against any burning. Five counties remain under red flag alert, Edgefield Abbeville Greenwood McCormick and Saluda. Rain could reduce wildfire danger briefly, but risk may rise again without more rain.
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Riley urges broad schooling reforms at Greenbrier meeting
Riley praised regional gains by first graders and college students but lamented gaps in teacher preparation. He urged high expectations for all students, universal preschool, smaller early classes, arts in core education, improved leadership, parental involvement, reinvented high schools, and expanded after-school and summer programs.
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White Sulphur Springs
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