Aiken officials face grim budget outlook for schools
Aiken Superintendent Dr Linda Eldridge and two Board of Education members return from the state legislature amid widespread concern over funding. They report no salary increases likely and a generally pessimistic mood in the House, with limited new funds anticipated for education. A special district budget workshop will follow.
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Homeland security chief speaks at Kiwanis on SC safety
Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Steve Siegfried, newly named director of Homeland Security for South Carolina, addressed Kiwanis Club members outlining state safety goals. He cited national links, military service, and community vigilance while stressing proactive, non spying security efforts.
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Aiken officer wins Strom Thurmond Award for excellence
Aiken officer St. Michael Hunt of the Aiken Department of Public Safety received the Strom Thurmond Award for Excellence in Law Enforcement in a ceremony led by US Attorney J. Strom Thurmond Jr. Hunt began in 1982 with the county sheriff and later joined North Augusta and Aiken Public Safety. He leads the Bloodhound Tracking Team and narcotics K-9 unit, with a multi-agency team noted for over 1,200 arrests and 1,400 calls since 1985.
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Aiken County Sues Mill Owner Over Abandoned Bath Mill
Aiken County files civil action seeking injunction, cleanup lien and costs against United Solid Co. Inc. owner of the defunct Bath Mill. Neighbors report unsanitary, fire hazard conditions from rash waste, old lumber and used tires at the site.
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South Aiken High Wins Savannah River Science Bowl
South Aiken High tops the Savannah River Regional Science Bowl at the University of South Carolina Aiken earning a $750 prize for the science department. Dorman finishes second, Evans third, as 11 South Carolina teams and four Georgia teams compete in the CSRA.
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