State budget lapses overlook Winter Storm relief funding
South Carolina lawmakers debate the 2015-16 budget with little talk of storm relief from Winter Storm PAX. Gov Haley’s executive budget omits relief funding, drawing criticism from local officials led by Aiken County. Local costs exceed 6 million out of pocket after FEMA reimbursements.
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Teddy Kulmala
Pax
Aiken County
South Carolina
Nikki Haley
General Assembly
Haley
Clay Killian
Cy Services
Tommy Thompson
Aiken
Killian
Federal Emergency Management Agency
FEMA
House
Ways and Means
Senate Finance Committees
Citadel hazing probe marks a turning point in discipline
The Citadel faces 85 hazing complaints dating to this fall with Commandant Geno Paluso overseeing what is described as the school’s most thorough investigation. Four cases violate hazing rules, 39 non hazing infractions prompted discipline, and 28 remain under review as cadets withdraw or face possible expulsion. Paluso demands reporting by freshmen and vows zero tolerance, distinguishing discipline from abuse.
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Citadel
South Carolina
Military College
Navy
Geno Paluso
Paluso
Capt. Paluso
Aiken Standard Calls for Signed Letters to Editor
The Aiken Standard invites letters signed with the writer’s address and daytime phone for verification. Do not exceed 500 words as longer letters may be rejected. Anonymous or organized-campaign letters won’t be published. publication is discretionary.
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Aiken
P.O. Box
Aikenstandard.com
Chuck Smith named chair of Energy Communities Alliance
Four term Aiken County Council member from North Augusta, Chuck Smith, becomes Chair of the Energy Communities Alliance for 2015 and 2016. The ECA unites DOE impacted communities to share policy positions and address environmental and economic development needs, while Smith continues pushing Savannah River Site safety and MOX funding. He aims to boost local concerns at the national level and facilitate waste disposal and SRS missions alongside DOE officials. Gary Bunker, former AIken County Councilman, provides context.
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Chuck Smith
Aiken
North Augusta
Smith
Energy Communities Alliance
ECA
Department of Energy
DOE
County Council
Savannah River
SRS
MOX
Yucca Mountain
Nye County
Nevada
Barnwell
Allendale
Carlsbad
New Mexico
U.S. Senate Committee On Energy and Natural Resources
Secretary of Energy
Office of Management and Budget
White House
Washington
Buckaroo Ball fundraising nets over 250000 for Saratoga War Horse
Anne Campbell and Bill Reynolds credit a community effort for a sold out Feb 27 Buckaroo Ball with 400 attendees and more than 250000 raised to support 100 veterans in the Connection program with retired Thoroughbreds. Jim Rhodes and Equine Rescue of Aiken donated horses and facilities as volunteers praise the program.
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Saratoga
WarHorse.com
Jim Rhodes
Aiken
SWH
Saratoga War Horse
Anne Campbell
Buckaroo Ball
Bill Reynolds
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