School Officials Move Major Changes in Aiken County
The Aiken County school board approved sweeping administrative reshuffles effective June 15. New roles include Dr. Frank Roberson as assistant superintendent for instruction and Andy Reeves as Area 5 assistant superintendent. Several principalship and director posts were reassigned, with retirements and eliminations noted.
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Aiken County
Board of Education
Frank Roberson
Roberson
Area 5
Andy Reeves
Silver Bluff High School
Gayle Gulick
New Ellenton
Silver
RSM
Alice Sheehan
Chukker Creek
North Augusta
Franklin Hyers
N.A. Middle
Deaths Airilee Blessing Aiken Steven Miller Wagener Ann Turner Johnston
Obituary notices listed for Airilee Blessing Johnston Steven M Miller Wagener and Ann Turner on page 2B across local obituaries, noting their communities and basic biographical references.
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Airilee Blessing
Aiken
Steven M. Miller
Wagener
Ann Turner
Johnston
Georgia Lottery Tuesday Winning Names
Tuesday draw results show Cash 3 prize 3.80 and Fantasy Five numbers 927 8314. No further context or additional winners listed.
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Cash
Fantasy Five
Hispanic Association Breaking Barriers
In Aiken since 1981 Eric Figueroa faced culture shock and language barriers. He learned English gradually, later securing a full-time job as an industrial mechanic and supporting his family. He saw a growing Hispanic community with educated professionals and individuals facing systemic obstacles like licensing and access to services.
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Ninaj. Nndiffer
Eric Figueroa
Aiken
California
Figueroa
State Sues To Stop Spent Fuel in South Carolina
Gov. Beasley says he will sue the U.S. Department of Energy to block imports of 18.2 metric tons of foreign spent nuclear fuel bound for the Savannah River Site citing lack of long term federal planning and risk to citizens. The state has challenged the DOE before without success as 41 nations’ fuel may total 19.2 metric tons and up to 300 shipments via Charleston over 13 years.
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South Carolina
David Beasley
U.S. Department of Energy
Beasley
Savannah River
S.C
DOE
United States
Charleston
Horse District A Closer to Zoning Change in Aiken
The Aiken Planning Commission moves toward an ordinance designating a horse district to protect training areas and nearby neighborhoods. The measure would rezone areas including the Aiken Training Track and Whitney Polo Field, with a minimum lot size raised to three acres for R1-S zones. A grandfather clause would allow current owners under the new size rule.
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Chasiti Kirkland
Aiken
Commission
Lucy Knowles
Ed Evans
The
Commission de
Aiken Corporation Eyes Downtown Property Donation
Wade Brodie of the Aiken Corporation urges the city to donate the former JimBo's Gas N Goodies site at Chesterfield Street and Richland Avenue. The site is undergoing environmental cleanup with estimated costs of eight thousand dollars. If donated, the group could develop upscale housing or sell the land to fund future city development projects. The matter awaits next city council consideration.
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Chasiti
Kirkland
Wade Brodie
Aiken Corporation
Aiken
JimBo
Gas 'N’ Goodies
Chesterfield Street
Richland Avenue
Brodie
Fred B. Cavanaugh
Steven Thompson
Thompson
Aiken County
Chamber
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