Timing of Saluda Co school bid faced scrutiny
Saluda County economic development officials pitched inviting the Family Foundation School a private academy to the area before a public hearing where the proposal was condemned hours earlier. Jason Taylor sent an invitation email referencing Monetta Ridge and Batesburg Leesville, and the Aiken Standard obtained a copy. The matter raised questions about the reinstatement of the February planning commission vote and the April 20 meeting agenda.
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Saluda County
Jason Taylor
Family Foundation
Monetta
Ridge
Batesburg
Leesville
Taylor
Aiken
Aiken County
Crowds Energize Aiken Trials Despite Cold Start
A record turnout filled the Aiken Training Track for the 58th Aiken Trials as fans tailgated in cold 40s with wind. Organizers reported strong advance sales near last year, while first time attendees like Genie Hawkins praised the ambiance and social scene around horse races.
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Miles
Aikens
Judy Shepherd
Aiken
Aiken Horse Trials veteran Ginny Nadeau recalls long wait for spot
Ginny Nadeau, a resident of Aiken, has attended the Aiken Horse Trials for 13 years. She queueed for four hours to secure her space and notes each year brings a new group while frequently inviting repeats. The event features horses, fun, and community energy that excites attendees.
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California
Aiken
Ginny Nadeau
Rowers Bale in Unseasonable Chill at Augusta Aiken Regatta
A chilly Langley Pond hosts the Augusta Aiken County Spring Rowing Regatta with reduced turnout due to Easter scheduling. Parks director Brian Sanders notes colleges spread spring breaks over four weeks this year, keeping overall participation high despite the cold. He cites roughly 475 to 526 rowers from about 20 states, down from last year’s 722.
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Langley Pond
Augusta
Aiken County
Brian Sanders
Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department
Sanders
New York
Census long form stirs privacy concerns across nation
Retired Savan nah River Site manager Boswell questions Census intrusiveness as complaints surge. Officials say long form asks personal details beyond basic data, attracting calls to White House, Census Office, and Congress. Many Americans receive the longer questionnaire, sparking a nationwide firestorm of response.
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Im Boswell
Savannah River
U.S
Boswell
White House
Census Office
Lindsey Graham
R-S.c
Congress
Deaths and Funerals Notices Summary
Obituary notices list names including Ben Davis Ward Davis Funeral Home Lewis Howard Johnson Gran t e ville Napier Funeral Home Gerald John Patrone Brooksville Florida Rowland Funeral Home Rosalie Newman Salley Salley Folk Funeral Home Stoadus E. Wilson Aiken Rivers Funeral Home. The page compiles memorial notices from multiple local funeral homes for individuals in these communities.
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Lewis Howard Johnson
Gran
Teville
Napier Funeral Home
Gerald John Patrone
Brooksville
Fla
Rowland Funeral Home
Rosalie Newman Salley
Salley
Folk Funeral Home
Youth Writers and Events Highlight Week Schedule
This week's pages spotlight youth writing projects and creative food ideas for birthdays. The Good Life features a Tuesday writing focus, Food presents birthday cooking ideas on Wednesday, This Weekend previews the Steeplechase and the Triple Crown’s second leg on Friday, and Business notes a new location and focus for tran Academy.
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Saluda Co
Mike Fanning
Aiken Trials Committee
Aiken ‘Traing Track
Sue Henry
Susan
Halls
Henrys
Alice Marie Hall
Scott Webster
Toreador
Jose Mendez
Lift Up
Mike Currie
Slew
Kelly Tucker
Cara Rubiano
Delano Lucero
Mendez
Gerie Hawkins
Batt
Binny Southwor
Wisconsin
Arizona
USA
Ben Davis
Ward
Davis
Stoadus E
Tran ‘Academy
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