Former Wagener police chief sues town settles case unsure terms
A civil suit by former Wagener Police Chief Norman Courtney against mayor and council members was settled with terms undisclosed. The action claimed unlawful termination and a long running conspiracy to oust him. Courtney, who survived a 1999 shooting, returned to duty days later. Wesley Corbitt was charged in the shooting.
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Norman Courtney
Aiken County Commons Pleas Court
Courtney
Steve Carver
Wesley Corbitt
North Aiken Elementary names Rhonda Ray principal
Rhonda Ray is promoted from assistant principal to principal of North Aiken Elementary School by the Aiken County Board of Education. Frank W. Hill becomes assistant principal of New Ellenton Middle, and Thomas Ryan is hired as head basketball coach at Aiken High.
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Rhonda Ray
Rhonla D. Ray
North Aiken
North Aiken Elementary
Ray
Estill
Aiken Academy
Peggy Wertz
New Ellenton Middle
Hill
Hilton Head International Academy
Orange County
Orlando
Fla
Hilton Head
McDowell High
Erie
Thomas Ryan
Aiken High
Ryan
University of South Carolina Aiken
White Knoll High
Lexington
Fire destroys Wagener home on West Pine Circle
Wagener Fire Department Captain Rusty Redd reported a fast response to a Tuesday morning blaze at 83 West Pine Circle off Jeffcoat Road. Firefighters from Couchton and Salley assisted. no injuries reported as crews gained control by 11:29 a.m.
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Wagener
Wagener Fire Department
Rusty Redd
West Pine Circle
Jeffcoat Road
Wagoner
Couchton
Salley
Redd
Aiken County Council Debates Horse Welfare and Budget Cuts
At the Aiken County Council meeting, horse owners Sara Silverman and Robin Brooks accused Animal Control of rude handling over neglect cases, while interim administrator Joan Wilson pledged to review the incident. The day also covered budget cuts affecting Clemson Extension, Helping Hands, the National Guard, and jail staffing, plus a request from Ambrose Anoruo to donate five acres for a Savannah River housing project for Savannah River Research Campus students. Public Education Partners sought endorsement and later financial support.
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Aiken
Silverman
Joan Wilson
Kathy Rawls
Aiken County Animal Control
Susan Giddings
Wilson
Ronnie Young
Clemson University Extension Service
Helping Hands
Theational Guard
S.C. State University
Ambrose Anoruo
Orangeburg Institution
Savannah River Research Campus
Savannah River Environmental Sciences
Young
Anoruo
Diane Mangiante
Public Education Partners
Aikens County
Man stabbed in Aiken Sunday. suspect sought
Tracey Lee Bronson Jr. was stabbed in the left rib area at his Shilo Heights Road home during an argument with a woman who fled the scene. Authorities seek a 31 year old black female, 5 foot 8, 160 pounds with black hair and brown eyes, Latina Ables. pou azrison transported to Aiken Regional Medical Centers. Tips to the sheriff’s office or Crime Stoppers may yield up to a $1,000 reward.
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Aiken
Shilo Heights Road
Tracey Lee Bronson Jr
Aiken County
Michael Frank
Sheriff's Office
Bronson
Whiite
Latina Ables. Pou
Memorial Day Parade in Aiken features flyover and floats
Memorial Day events in Aiken include a 3 pm May 23 parade led by Grand Marshal La Hitt with Candice Richards and Sarah Medley among participants. Three Black Hawk helicopters will open the procession and a replica of the Iwo Jima flag raising is planned to evoke emotion.
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Uncle Sam
Black Hawk
la Hitt
South Carolina
Candice Richards
Sarah Medley
Ed Hammons
Marine Corps League
East Aiken Elementary
Betsy Ross
Iwo Dima
Marine Corps
JROTC
Augusta Highlander
Aiken Shriner Clowns
Smokey the Bear
Hammons
Aiken County Veterans Memorial Park
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Carl Langley Senior
N. Aiken
Loren Schneider
Otally
Azrison
Rior
Fort Gorton
Newberry Street
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