Jail seeks funds for 11 new deputies in Aiken County
Aiken County detention center plans to hire 11 deputies with a proposed budget of 589067 to cover salaries and fringe benefits. The plan aims to free juvenile investigators by shifting transport duties to two new transportation officers, saving about 6000 dollars. Detention budget remains just over 5 million.
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Aiken County Detention Center
Aiken County
Nick Gallam
Council
Department of Juvenile
Bia
Gallam
Columbia
Project Unify prom blends inclusive fun with special education
Nearly all Aiken County high schools held spring proms with traditional dress and dancing. A new prom at Misty Lakes showcased Project Unify pairing special education students with school buddies for friendly sports, camaraderie, and shared dances. Wagener Salley’s Valerie Steen coordinated the event, highlighting friendships like Morgan Foster and Precious Conner, who credits Conner with inspiring her to become a special education teacher.
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Aiken County
Misty Lakes
Ascanga Lake Road
Project Unify
Wagener-Salley High School
Valerie Steen
Inside Today Find Out Who Your Favorite NFL Team Drafted
A sports brief surveys the latest NFL draft results, naming players selected by teams and noting positions and potential impact. It highlights top picks and comparisons, with emphasis on notable college stars joining franchises and what it could mean for upcoming seasons.
Area Deaths: George Conner and Aiken Joshua Steele
Area notices list George Conner and Aiken Joshua Steele among recent deaths. Details include their locations and funeral arrangements in Washington D.C. obituaries pages. The notices reflect standard death and funeral announcements from area records.
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George Conner
Aiken
Joshua Steele
Washington, D.C
Funding cuts may cost 350 SRS jobs in chamber report
A chamber release says reduced funding could cost 350 Savannah River Site jobs and delay missions at key facilities. The Aiken Augusta North Augusta Columbia County leaders met in Washington with SC and GA officials to press for funding and workforce needs. SAS H Canyon is highlighted as an example of potential delays in liquid waste work and other projects.
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Savannah River
Greater Aiken
Ing
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Georgia
Washington, D.C
Chamber of Commerce
Aiken
Augusta
North Augusta
Columbia County
David Jameson
Aiken Chamber
Joe Wilson
Lindsey Graham
Tim Scott
Sash Canyon
South Carolina Senate approves body cam bill by 41 to 3
The South Carolina Senate passed a bill to equip officers with body cameras and restrict public access. The measure directs a rules board to formulate guidelines within six months and allows three months for agencies to align policies. The vote followed a high profile fatal shooting prompting calls for transparency.
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Senate
Criminal Justice Academy
Associated Press
Council
Marlon Kimpson
The
North Charleston
Aiken
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