South Aiken DECA students to attend international conference
Twenty five South Aiken High School DECA members earned top state honors at Charleston, qualifying for the international conference in April. First place winners include Lucy Burckhalter Jordan Redd Casey Plunkett Brooke Preston Ashley Cady Jessica McDaniel Melody Turner Amy He Emery Polochko and Cady was elected state VP of media relations with Burckhalter as VP of special projects.
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Career Center reshapes views on vocational education
Aiken County Career and Technology Center director Pat O'Neill says the center is not a traditional or an alternative school. Enrollment rose from 317 to 421 in two years with a 96 percent graduation rate. Students split time between home schools and the center, earning completer certificates and sometimes state or national licenses. Programs include health science CAD automotive welding cosmetology criminal justice agriculture. partners with Aiken Technical College, adds soft skills sessions, and hosts German exchange students. Rotary involvement urged with volunteering and donations, including welding equipment.
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NAMI Basics Aiken Chapter Offers Classes for Caregivers
The Aiken NAMI chapter will host free NAMI Basics classes for parents and caregivers of children and adolescents with serious mental illnesses. Sessions run March 23 to 8 30 pm at New Covenant Presbyterian Church from 6 to 830 pm. Registration is required.
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Weekend shooting leaves 17 year old hurt in Crosland Park
Local Safety investigators spent hours in Crosland Park leaving CrimeStoppers cards on Sommers Avenue and nearby homes hoping residents will provide tips. The victim, a 17 year old, was hospitalized after a fight at 731 Summers Ave that may be gang related. Police urge anonymity for informants and recall CrimeStoppers contact number (888) CRIME-SC with a $50 to $1,000 reward.
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Wanted man arrested after drugs found at home
North Augusta Public Safety officers followed tips on a wanted man and located Trebor D. Cockrell, 24, at a Merriweather Drive residence. He was charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and intent to distribute within a half mile of a school after police found a gallon bag and a pound of marijuana at the scene.
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