ARMC loses federal racial bias lawsuit at Aiken Regional
A federal jury awarded $300,000 against Aiken Regional Medical Centers after finding racial bias in handling Wanda M. Bryant’s promotion and employment path. Bryant, a former hospital employee, argued denials of promotion and retaliation. jurors allocated $40,000 for lost wages, $50,000 for emotional distress, and $210,000 in punitive damages.
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Aiken Regional Medical Centers
Wanda M. Bryant
Bryant
ARMC
Carl Solomon
B Bryant
Rothstein
Rothstein and Solomon
Zoning Appeal Chills Aiken Horse Track Restaurant Plan
In Aiken County the McGhees Mile harness track faces a zoning variance appeal over adding a restaurant with alcohol in a horse district. Neighbors fear liquor use will alter the area. a landmark designation petition seeks stricter protection, pending Historic Preservation Commission review on April 2. The track’s history includes recent denials by the Board of Zoning Appeals on long term RV parking and ongoing disputes with regulators.
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Aiken
McGhees
BIA
Kiki
William Blalock
McGhees’ Mile
Kiki Blalock
City Planning Department
Historic Preservation Commission
Janis McGhee
Susan French
City Planning Commission
Ed Evans
Zoning Board
BZA
Sharpe enters race for South Carolina agriculture commissioner
Rep. Charlie Sharpe of Wagener filed to run to succeed retiring Les Tindal as agriculture commissioner. The 63 year old Republican described himself as the only candidate with broad legislative experience in agriculture budgeting and environmental matters. He noted his tenure as chair of the House agriculture committee since 1994 and said he aims to promote South Carolina products worldwide while balancing environmental concerns with farming needs.
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Charlie Sharpe
R Wagener
Les Tindal Sharpe
House
Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee
South Carolina
Sharpe
Aiken County
Linda Sharpe
Tindal
Special Olympics Spring Track and Field Set at South Aiken High
The Aiken Edgefield Saluda Special Olympics Steering Committee plans a spring track and field event at South Aiken High School stadium on Thursday March 28 with opening ceremonies at 9 30 a m Over 400 athletes aged eight to 75 are registered and more than 500 volunteers are needed to chaperone run events and support activities Interested volunteers may contact Patti Mims or Rex Rea Son by phone or email for details
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Aiken
Edgefield
Saluda
South Aiken High School
Ing
Patti Mims
Gamecockmims
Rex Rea
Missing Alzheimer's patient sought in New Ellenton
Authorities search for 86 year old Mary Alice Dixon who wandered from her home on Pine Street Wednesday. Dixon is 5 feet 5 inches, 105 pounds with brown eyes and gray hair. She was last seen near Popeyes on South Main wearing an orange shirt blue gray jacket and gray sweatpants. Contact New Ellenton Police at 652 7770 or the sheriff at 800 922 9709 with any information.
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New Ellenton
Mary Alice Dixon
B. Pine St
Aiken County
Frank
Aiken
SRS Worker Indicted for False Statements in Harassment Case
Augusta resident Shirley E. Smith faces nine counts from a Savannah River Site case alleging false statements in a federal matter. The indictment accuses four false reports of sexual harassment by a supervisor and three sworn affidavits, with two claims of rape. Each count carries up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
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Department of Energy
Savannah River
Strom Thurmond Jr
South Carolina
Augusta
Shirley E. Smith
Smith
Executive Branch
United States
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Floyd & Greene Spring Sale
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