Three Edgefield residents charged in drug distribution case
Three Edgefield people were arrested after a drug bust that yielded seven vehicles, weapons, cash over 400 dollars and drugs including seven grams of crack cocaine and under 28 grams of marijuana. Johnny Young Jr Melvin Cooks and Mary Jane Brooks face multiple counts as investigators pursue further arrests.
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Lowe
Sheriff's Office
Disabled veteran told to stop using golf cart on streets
New Ellenton police chief Van McMut tan told 53-year-old Danny Price that the golf cart he uses for trips to stores the post office and bank cannot be used on city streets unless he meets state requirements. Price and his father seek a legal release and a city attorney review before actions. Main Street is a busy main road in New Ellenton ahead of a mayoral and council election.
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Danny Price
McMillan
State Department of Transportation
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Nelson
Vietnam
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ROPES course boosts teamwork at South Aiken High
Jennifer Lucas conquers a 43 foot pamper pole in the school ROPES program. Coordinator Kathy Carlyle says the course builds team skills and self esteem, with high element challenges like leaping to a bar. About 160 students have completed the semester program enabling conflict mediation.
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South Aiken High School
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Kathy Carlyle
Carlyle
South Africa
Camp Gravatt
South Airica
Diane
Freshman Friday Draws Wide Interest at USCA
USCA hosted Freshman Friday with tours and faculty chats drawing 90 visitors from across South Carolina and beyond including Canada Philadelphia and New York. Prospective students, many already accepted, learned about financial aid and tuition while families met faculty and asked questions. Mary Jo Burbage of Lexington praised the welcoming campus atmosphere and daughter Megan plans USCA attendance. Event organizer LaToya Kemp called the program exciting, with another session planned for April 19.
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New York
Mary Jo Burbage
Lexington
Megan
Cardinal Newman High School
USCA
Burbage
LaToya Kemp
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