Poll shows majority support flag removal plan in South Carolina
A Columbia poll of 400 adults finds 56 percent favor a Senate plan to move the Confederate flag from the State House dome and chambers to a monument flag on the grounds. Black respondents favor the plan 60 percent, while 55 percent overall say take it down. Gov Hodges backs a removal plan with a less visible monument option.
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South Carolina Faces Work to Improve Children’s Well Being
A Columbia survey reports SC children suffer from weak family structures and poor education amid drug abuse and teen sex. Officials cite early prevention, the First Steps to Readiness Act, and tobacco and teen drug use as key factors while noting rising single motherhood and poverty among youths.
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Keepsake Gardens aids independence for Alzheimer's patients
Ms. Key notes aims to preserve dignity and individuality while families seek support. The South Carolina Alzheimer's Association offers helpline and resources. three Aiken groups meet monthly at various times. Betsy Waters, Eden Gardens, and Michele Flanders can provide meeting details via phone.
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Hope lands concert pays tribute with Panis Angelicus
Wetzel introduces the program before a moving Panis Angelicus. Ms Tower’s memory is honored with a moment of silence. The Dixieland Quintet performs a Wizard of Oz medley and more before God Bless America and Stars and Stripes Forever cap the show. City parks official praises turnout and schedule. For info call 642-7631.
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Perry predicts heavy Black Caucus backing for Senate flag bill
Perry notes more than half of the Black Caucus may back the Senate flag proposal while the House-Senate Conference Committee finalizes the budget with possible provisos to preserve video poker. He recalls lawmakers using budget amendments to shield gambling and anticipates the two minute recorded vote on the flag bill.
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County Budget Details Include Grants for Sage Mill Park
Shepherd notes a 2 million dollar budget reduction due to grant recovery for Sage Mill Industrial Park. The 63 million budget covers infrastructure costs and a 10 million capital expense for a new Wire Road Detention Center. Millage funds cover operations debt solid waste roads college and USC Aiken with specific millage allocations.
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Arson Suspected in Lantrip's Tromin Blaze
The Lantrip business was destroyed after a blaze extinguished by Aiken Public Safety. Lt. Michael Frank says ACSO and SLED found evidence suggesting arson. Investigators urge tips to Bill McGowan at 642-1761 or 800-922-9211 or to Crime Stoppers at 642-1798 for a possible reward.
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