Midland Valley honors Student of the Year and local hires
Midland Valley High School senior Allison Sweicki was named the Student of the Year by the Midland Valley Chamber of Commerce. SRP Federal Credit Union hired Benjamin Hayer as manager of the recovery department, noting nearly 15 years of experience since joining in April. Hayer, a California University of PA graduate, lives in North Augusta with his wife and three children. Cristal Gonzalez Duarte, Ridge Spring Monetta High School senior, received the Columbia College Momentum Scholarship and the Service and Leadership Awards at a March 28 luncheon, one of 23 incoming freshmen awarded Momentum.
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South Carolina House to hear water withdrawal bill
A House subcommittee will hear testimony on H 3564 to amend the Surface Water Act of 2010 affecting several rivers including the Edisto River. The bill would require large agricultural withdrawals over 3 million gallons per month to receive a permit andadds DNR consultation and longer public notice.
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House Agriculture subcommittee meets on water bill in Columbia
A House Agriculture subcommittee convenes at 2 30 p m in Blatt Building on the Statehouse grounds to discuss the Surface Water Act of 2010. Co sponsored by Rep Bill Taylor the bill faces critics who say it creates a legal loophole for large scale farming to draw water for irrigation. The SC Farm Bureau campaigns online to oppose the bill stating the act rests on solid science and data.
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Walters golf show praised as inspirational performance
Jim Dziczkowski lauds The Dennis Walters Golf Show at Houndslake as inspirational. Walters, a 65 year old paraplegic golfer, performs trick shots from a swiveling cart using improvised clubs while his rescue dog Bucky entertains and answers questions. Walters urges never give up on dreams and supports The First Tee program.
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Aiken
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PGA
Roads on agenda for next regional study meeting
The S C Augusta Regional Transportation Study subcommittee plans two new requests at its 4 p.m. meeting in the Aiken County Government Center Sandlapper Room. It will seek to amend the 2035 long range plan and FY 2015 18 program to fund University Parkway widening with 10.6 million dollars split 4.6 million state and 6 million city of Aiken and Aiken. The project widens from Richland Avenue West to Robert M Bell Parkway, adding a five lane section with a raised median, bike lanes and sidewalks.
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S C Augusta Transportation Subcommittee Meeting Update
At 4 p m Thursday in Aiken County Government Center the subcommittee will review removing Whiskey Road drainage improvements from the FY 2015 18 program and re rank Hitchcock Parkway corridor improvements. SCDOT notes the No 2 ranking may change by the meeting while bypass expansion plans stalled in 2014 due to an $8 million shortfall.
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Editorial: Clear Opportunity for Criminal Justice Reform
An editorial on page 13A argues for comprehensive reforms in the criminal justice system. It outlines reducing mass incarceration, addressing racial disparities, improving public safety through evidence based policies, and investing in rehabilitation and mental health services. The piece urges lawmakers to act promptly.
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Aiken Standard
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