Weather outlook with variable skies across state
Variable skies tonight with clear spots locally and partly cloudy areas in the mountains. CSRA low in the mid 40s. Tomorrow upstate mostly sunny, other areas partly cloudy, CSRA highs in the high 60s and low near mid 0s. Saturday and Sunday partly cloudy with a slight temperature dip, clouds may bring rain Monday.
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Midland Valley Junior Miss Pageant Set With 13 Contestants
The Midland Valley Junior Miss program is scheduled for Saturday at 7 pm in the Midland Valley High School auditorium. Ticket price is 6 dollars at the door. The event rewards about 1,200 dollars in scholarships plus flowers plaques and a medallion for the winner. Jennifer Barry of Clearwater, MVHS senior, is the current titleholder.
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Langley
Midland Valley
Midland Valley High School
Clearwater
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Parents reminded of school deadline for kindergarten
Aiken County public schools announce kindergarten registration on May 56 at all elementary schools. Children must be 5 by September 1. Parents need birth certificate immunization form and Social Security card. Details available at each school.
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Aiken County
County weighs Mattie Hall sale funds for indigent care
County officials discuss selling Mattie C. Hall nursing home to fund indigent care via interest, arguing for a fair price and a trust fund. Critics note local residents make up about 60 percent of residents and caution about Medicare Medicaid shifts and operating costs.
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Aiken County
Young
Butler
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al Fund
Mattie C. Hall
Positive horse riding program offers healthy alternative
Carl, with 17 years of experience, promotes horseplay at Up and Over Farm near Wagoner as a constructive activity for students. Mrs. English emphasizes a positive environment focused on learning riding skills and personal responsibility. For more information call 564-3988 or 564-3758 or visit apnoverairnelectric.net.
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Carl
Regatta Hospitality Hosted by Rowers and Parking at Gloverville Park
The Rowers tram provides hospitality for the regatta with parking at Gloverville Park on Pine Street. A shuttle will transfer spectators to Pleasure Island staging area in Gloverville. Bring lawn chairs for comfort. volunteers and boats with drivers are welcome, lunch provided, contact Mr Stitt toll free at 1-888-741-0086.
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Mr. Stitt
Purchase Tag Order tax eyed as car purchases surge
Aiken County tax official Linda Sharpe told AMBUCS members the Purchase Tag Order PTO may bill two years of taxes at once if paid 180 days after buying a new car. She noted the 50/50 plan for relief, homestead exemptions for seniors, and residential tax credits while detailing county budget needs and savings options.
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Aiken County
Ambucs
South Carolina
Sharpe
Bob Peeler
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Savannah River
Ryan's Family Steakhouse
Sam Cox
Jan Kirkland
Sharon Metz
Jim Stewart
Sheri Fulghum
Coker Day
Merrill Keller
Alcohol and Drug Services seek county outreach
In New Ellenton the Aiken Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Services asks for community support. Trudy Boyd, outreach coordinator, says the group offers counseling and services beyond addiction treatment and aims to expand into New Ellenton Wagener Salley Ridge Spring and Monetta, with a receptive town council.
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Alcohol, Drug Agency
New Ellenton
Aiken
Wagener- Salley
Ridge Spring
Monetta
Boyd
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