County budget plans I to fund roads and Sheriff Office upgrades
Fiscal health details a $900,000 road and jail facility improvement package funded with $1.8 million from a vehicle maintenance fee revenue stream. It outlines Sheriff’s Office space expansion at Hampton Avenue to house a new communications center and potential 911 surcharge adjustments, plus a 4 percent pay raise tied to a county compensation plan for about 80 percent of staff.
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Judicial Center
Shepherd
Hampton Avenue
Aiken Technical College
USC Aiken
Public Service Authority
PSA
Aiken Hopeland Gardens Summer Concert Series Opens Season
The 24th Hopeland Gardens Summer Concert Series in Aiken runs free at 7 pm with performances by Redcliffe Elementary School Chorus on May 13, Southland Express Cloggers on May 20, and Aiken Civic Ballet on May 27. Lisa Hall notes strong attendance and early inquiries. call 642-7648 for sponsorships or schedules.
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Hollywood
City of
Hopeland Gardens
Redcliffe Elementary School
NationsBank
Southland Express
Aiken Civic Ballet
Lisa Hall
Eagle Scout Martin Cannon Achieves Rank After Long Journey
Martin Cannon completes the Eagle Scout honor after years in the Boy Scouts guided by Scoutmaster Al Kight and assistant Kevin Cannon. He earned 21 merit badges including first aid sailing safety and unusual studies. The Eagle Ceremony is set for Saturday at 2 p.m. at St. Paul United Methodist Church in New Ellenton.
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Kevin Cannon
Martin Cannon
Cannon
al Kight
Kight
Boy Scouts
St. Paul United Methodist Church
New Ellenton
Youth violence prompts tougher juvenile sentencing
Juveniles are increasingly tried as adults for certain violent crimes, a shift praised by officials who say it adds leniency for serious charges through deterrence and clearer accountability. PACT Team leaders note rising youth violence and stress prevention via activities like babysitting classes, midnight basketball, and self-esteem programs to redirect at risk youths.
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Cers
Sellers
Karl Odenthal
Aiken Department of Public Safety Pact
Odenthal
PACT
Red Cross
First Baptist Church
Westinghouse Corp
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Aiken Standard
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