Parents and police push back against sexting with monitoring tools
Burgess notes sexting has grown with technology and that tracking software exists for parents to monitor kids’ phones, though at extra cost. She urges open discussion, clear rules, and reporting to police if explicit material appears, stressing consequences for sending images and the harm to victims. Public Safety offers resources and officer chats to explain options.
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Burgess
Busiess
Aiken
Aiken School Board Touts Public Participation Policy
At formal Aiken County Board of Education meetings, speakers sign up before the meeting for five minutes on education issues or board requests. Public input is limited to agenda items. some citizens criticized the process, with a public hearing planned for Tuesday at the district office.
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Aiken School Board
Aiken County
Todd Glover
North Augusta
Steve Donohue
Donohue
Public Hearing on Project Jackson TIF Schedule
Aiken County Public School District Office at 1000 Brookhaven Drive hosts a public hearing on Project Jackson TIF Tuesday at 6 pm. Call 803-641-2428 for details. Board member notes openness to extra meetings for more input and a less formal format.
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Jackson
Aiken County
Brookhaven Drive
Sequestration Cuts SRS Funding Saving Jobs, Community Urged
SRS D faced a $100 million cut to funding with over 2,500 employees hit by reduced hours. If approval had been delayed past May 22, up to 900 workers could have lost all hours. Local South Carolina Rep Don Wells praised congressional leaders for passing the proposal as crucial to community and national defense. Rep Bill Taylor echoed relief, saying SRS value was clear and a postponement would have harmed the mission.
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SRS
S.C
Don Wells
Wells
Bill Taylor
Taylor
Ladies Luncheon at Memorial Baptist Church Saturday
A Ladies Luncheon will be held at Memorial Baptist Church on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Gail Dobson will speak. Tickets cost 6 dollars and should have been purchased by May 15. For information or to buy tickets call 803-648-3244.
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Memorial Baptist Church
Ham
Gail Dobson
Savannah River Woodturners Meet in Evans
Savannah River Woodturners will gather from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at 144 M Bel Air Road in Evans, Georgia. Lee Carey will demonstrate a Square-to-Round Vase. For more information, call Lee Carey at 706-627-8373.
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Savannah River Woodturners
Bel Air Road
Evans
Lee Carey
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