Graniteville Wreck Lawsuits Not Affected by New Tort Reform
South Carolina lawmakers and Graniteville residents discuss a March 21 signing of tort reform that won t retroactively limit damages from the January train wreck and chemical leak. Sen. Tommy Moore says the changes are prospective and do not affect suits already filed or ongoing.
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Mark Sanford
Graniteville
Tommy Moore
D-Aiken
Rotary previews Smoke on the Mountain at USCA Aiken
The Rotary Club of Aiken heard a preview of Smoke on the Mountain at USCA with director Jack Benjamin and performers from the University Theatre. The show opens March 31 at Etherredge Center and runs through April with community ties highlighted.
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Diane Miniard
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Catherine Stapleton Nance
Jason Shipman
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University of South Carolina Aiken
Jack Benjamin
USCA
Sanders
Pastor Oglethorpe
Benjamin
Rotary
Diane Minnard
Stephanie Creech
Pat Samuel
Drew Philipp
Educators honored at Lions Club dinner in Midland Valley
Midland Valley Lions Club held its annual teacher appreciation dinner honoring Area 3 administrators and new attendees. Alison Caldwell, Warrenville Elementary principal and former Aiken High School teacher, spoke of her calling to education. Cody Anderson, MVHS senior and student of the quarter, received a $500 gift, while guest speaker Jason Fulmer, a former state teacher of the year, shared experiences from his career in Aiken County schools.
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Area 3
Caldwell
Aiken High School
LBC Middle School
Alison
Skillman
Russell Gunter
Troy Nobles
Jason Fulmer
Aiken County
Lions
Gloria Bush Johnson
L.L. Willis
Cody Anderson
Midland Valley High School
Midland Valley
Margaret Mullen
Anderson
Cody
Mullen
Fulmer
Redcliffe
Leavelle McCampbell
Barry Pitts
Doug Greene
Rob Novit
Movit
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Warrenville
Joanne Skillman
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Graniteville lemur owners pay fine to avoid trial
A Graniteville couple facing charges of owning a vicious animal and ill treatment of animals paid a 250 dollar fine instead of a jury trial after their ring tailed lemur injured a SuperPetz employee on January 3. They forfeited bond but the animal remains under scrutiny and a judge will decide its fate upon capture.
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Graniteville
SuperPetz
Michelle E. DeWitt
Anthony
Tony) J. DeWitt
Laura Collins
Richard L. Pearce
Department of Health and Environmental Control
DeWitt
Aiken County Board of Education to discuss budget gap repair
The Aiken County Board of Education plans a budget workshop at 7 p.m. tonight at 1000 Brookhaven Drive. The House approved a base per pupil cost of 2290 dollars, potentially bringing up to 9.6 million dollars to the district after years of funding cuts and a required tax rise in 2003.
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Aiken
General Assembly
Brookhaven Drive
Heron
Gateway
Masters Preview and Aiken Triple Crown Pace Polo
The Masters is previewed with this year’s field and notable contenders plus a look back at last year’s results. The Pacers and Polo Match marks the final leg of the Aiken Triple Crown with details on the event and its preparation. Also highlights on road updates and new car innovations.
City of Character March Trait Sincerity
The city highlights March as the month of Sincerity under its character program. Officials encourage residents to practice honest and genuine conduct in daily interactions.
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Aiken
Monday lottery results and numbers for multiple games
The draw list shows Pick 3 Midday 0 0 0 and Evening 1 4 6. Pick 4 Midday 4 9 8 0 and Evening 1 5 4 0. Carolina Five 5 10 26 32 35. Cash 3 Midday 8 1 8 and Evening 3 1 3. Cash 4 Midday 5 6 8 0 and Evening 6 1 4 1. Fantasy 5 1 3 5 20 35.
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Carolina
Cash
Fantasy
Aiken Standard Contact and Billing Details
The Aiken Standard, established 1867, provides subscription rates and contact lines. Phone numbers for editorial and circulation, delivery hours, and payment policies are listed, including EzPay rates and carrier billing terms.
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