Aiken to shine as jewel of the eclipse
Aiken will be the jewel of the eclipse on August 21 with a 99.9 percent partial view and a long diamond ring effect near 2:42 p.m. The event is explained by Darlene Smalley of USC Aiken and locals are advised to travel east to reach totality near Ridge Spring, Monetta, Wagener, or Batesburg Leesville for full darkening.
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DuPont Planetarium
USC Aiken
Ruth Patrick Science Education Center
Ridge Spring
Monetta
Wagener
Batesburg-Leesville
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Deaths and Funerals in Aiken and Bath
Obituary notices list the passing of James “Snake” McClain McKee Jr in Bath, Meesha Inez Thomas in Aiken, Elbert Hines Hamilton in Aiken, James Bernard Oakman Jr in Aiken, John F. Cheatham in Aiken, and Frances R. Hart in Aiken. Details include names and locations with the section designation 6A.
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James “Snake” McClain McKee Jr
Bath
Meesha Inez Thomas
Aiken
Elbert Hines Hamilton
James Bernard Oakman Jr
John F. Cheatham
Frances R. Hart
Aikenites Skateboarding Day Parade Draws City Attention
Local skaters joined the annual Go Skateboarding Day parade in downtown Aiken led by Bo and Robin Mitchell from HSC Warehouse Skateboarding Park. The route began at HIC Warehouse and ended near the Savannah River Nuclear Solutions HQ at Park Avenue and Laurens Street, with a best trick contest and refreshments after rain hindered attendance.
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Park Avenue
Laurens Street
Aiken
Bo Mitchell
HSC Warehouse
Robin Mitchell
Robin
HIC Warehouse
Edgefield Highway
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions
Aiken Department of Public Safety
Aiken County Budget Keeps Millage Steady for FY 2018
County officials detail a roughly 2 million funding gap and approve using reserves to avoid tax increases. Amendments cut the deficit to 900,185 by reallocating 300,000 from debt service and 400,000 in new growth revenue. Sheriff’s Office items totaling 66,000 and 30,000 for detention meals receive funding. truancy program set at 22,350 with 30,000 offset by the school district.
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Aiken County
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