Mounted Patrol in Aiken Brings Community Peace on Horseback
The Aiken Department of Public Safety uses three mounted patrol horses with Capt. Pete Frommer leading six officers patrolling downtown and at the H. Odell Weeks Center. Residents praise the visible presence and say crime has been minimal during patrols, including events like the Lobster Race. Training from the Dallas Mounted Patrol arrives in June to bolster skills.
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Aiken
ADPS
Pete Frommer
H. Odell Weeks
Frommer
Dallas Mounted Patrol
Mayor Parker transfer may end dispute in New Ellenton
New Ellenton Mayor Paul Parker has been reassigned to a county government role as program manager in the Aiken County tax collector office, removing him from code enforcement duties. County Administrator William Shepherd says the move eliminates dual office concerns and that the new job involves coordinating the mobile home registration program without arrest powers or an oath. Opponents led by Norman Strader challenged Parker's holding of two offices, but state officials say the reassignment complies with dual office rules and does not create a public officer role.
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Ellenton
Paul Parker
Aiken
William Shepherd
Parker
Aiken County
Shepherd
Sage
Norman Strader
Strader
Paul M. Koch
Koch
Inepnera
Xoch
School Board explains budget to delegation
Columbia Aiken County Board of Education presented the 1997-98 budget of 91,997,182 dollars to state legislators led by Dr Linda Eldridge. The plan prioritizes lowering pupil teacher ratios in grades one and two to 1 to 20, noting each one pupil reduction costs about 1 million per grade level. The budget proposes a five mill increase with 29 mills local contribution, pending Legislative Delegation approval.
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Columbia
Aiken County
Eldridge
School Board Proposes Funds for Budgets and Programs
A proposal outlines 91 7,182 allocated to a member, 1 million to reduce pupil teacher ratio in first and second grades, 130,656 for elementary reading materials, 50,000 matching funds for band programs, and 20,000 to study International Baccalaureate program increases for the Board of Education.
Local Names Listed in Edgeland Area Page
JH Vourmeyer, Mary T Elam and others from Martinez, Jackson, Williston, Johnston and Edgefield appear on a page fragment. The list includes Guy Hicks Jr, Effie Toney Miller, Wilson Nicholson, Scott Pete Richardson.
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JH. Vourmeyer
Aiken
Mary T Elam
Martinez
Guy Hicks Jr
Jackson Effie Toney Miller
Williston
Wilson Nicholson
Johnston Scott
Pete) Richardson
Edgefield
Georgia lottery draw results brief
Thursday’s lottery numbers posted show Cash 3 winning digits 4 0 9 with a prize of 68 cents cash option. Fantasy 6 numbers drawn are 25 28 53 95 with no immediate jackpot claim noted.
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Cash
Fantasy
Tank 20 closure marks milestone at Savannah River Site
Tank 20, a 1958 high level waste tank at Savannah River Site, is nearly empty and being concreted for final closure. Less than 1,000 gallons remain, to be encased in grout as foundation for concrete. First such closure in the nation, praised by Westinghouse officials for ending the waste cycle.
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Savannah River
SAS
Sks
Westinghouse
Jim French
the Han
Advocates warn proposed SC auto insurance changes harm drivers
Consumer groups say removing discriminatory language could raise prices and block good drivers from shopping for better rates. They criticize a plan to end mandates, which supporters say would lower costs but would shift subsidies to bad risks via recoupment fees. The debate centers on preserving anti discrimination provisions while addressing losses in the Reinsurance Facility.
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Columbia
South Carolina
Consumer Federation of America
Fair Share
John Ruoff
Robert Hunter
CFA
McConnell
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Aaron Wojtowicz
Pat
Mark Farmer
Heetz
Ginny Souw
David Turno
Michael
Aiken Department of Public Safety
Capt
New Ellenton
Mayor's
Board of Education
Index
Bridge
Abby
SRS
By Roddie Buris
Reds
F-Area
H-Area
French
Glenn McConnell
Charleston
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