Unemployment claims rise in Aiken County in SC
Unemployment insurance claims dropped for the second week in a row in South Carolina as 85,159 residents sought assistance for the week ending April 25, down from 173,116 the prior week. Aiken County filed 1,288 claims, up from 1,247 the week before, as the state reports more than 406,889 aid requests in six weeks and over $585 million paid in benefits. The state extends call center hours to assist applicants.
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Virus deaths corrected after cross check in South Carolina
The SC Department of Health and Environmental Control added 29 previously unreported COVID-19 deaths after cross checking death certificates. One of the newly counted deaths occurred in Aiken County, with most victims elderly and from Richland and Greenville counties. 12 additional deaths were reported, and 220 new positive cases were added statewide.
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Coronavirus toll in Aiken and SC totals
COVID-19 figures report Aiken County 9 cases and 6 deaths as of April 30 while South Carolina totals reach 6,095 cases and 20 deaths. Public health updates note ongoing case monitoring and response efforts.
Food distribution helps feed hundreds of families
Golden Harvest Food Bank set up at Second Baptist Church in Aiken on Rutland Drive with National Guard assist. By 3 p.m. 307 families were served in the drive through setup, as drivers stayed in their cars and staff loaded groceries. Grace Renken noted growing appreciation and noted many had never used a pantry before.
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Pit work faces mixed support at Savannah River Site hearing
At a Thursday public hearing by the National Nuclear Security Administration and Department of Energy, elected officials and local leaders expressed broad support for plutonium pit production at the Savannah River Site while opponents labeled the plan unjustified and risky. Participants included U S Representatives Joe Wilson and Rick Allen, Gov. Henry McMaster by proxy, Aiken and North Augusta mayors, Greater Aiken Chamber chair Julie Whitesell, and opponents such as Tom Clements and Jay Coghlan.
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State task force outlines summer learning plans for public schools
AccelerateED, a 12 educator task force created by State Superintendent Milly Spearman, met via video to propose summer reading and math programs for kindergarten through third grade. They favor four week options, in person or virtual, stressing need for reliable internet and an engaged adult at home, with fall interventions possible to address learning gaps from COVID-19.
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