County budget hearing cites tax base needs and aid requests
Antley reports the Aiken County tax office plans to complete reassessment while urging funding for a staff increase to manage the new data base. Officials cite cuts hampering alcohol and drug counseling and Helping Hands seeks about 20 thousand more annually to sustain shelter operations and repairs.
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Tommy Knotts
Aiken County
Brown
Alcohol and Drug Counseling Agency
Aiken Center
Council
Sparks
Helping Hands
First Grade Pioneering Teacher Advocates Equal Early Education
Dr. Abelle Palmore Nivens, the first grade teacher at Clearwater Elementary post integration, led a class of low achievers to high test scores. She runs Minnie Palmore Learning Center in Graniteville with strong black student enrollment and a 6 to 1 ratio. She advocates universal early childhood education and equal opportunities, noting ongoing staff disparities and labeling of Black boys as remedial.
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Abelle Palmore Nivens
Clearwater Elementary
Dr. Nivens
Minnie Palmore
Graniteville
Family Court Judge Rogers Defends Truth in Two Hearings
Columbia lawmakers grilled Judge Abigail Rogers over more than 24 hours of hearings. She contended she is truthful and urged review of testimony to decide her fitness to stay on the bench and face re election against Leslie Riddle. The panel did not pursue racism allegations or name any orchestrators.
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Columbia
Family Court
Abigail Rogers
Ms. Rogers
Charleston
Leevy Johnson
Johnson
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Antley
Sor
Dr. Nivet
Heritage
Greg Montgomery
Franco Fortini
SyEp
Raabok
Maripe
Mia
Pash Abba
Rack Room Shoes
Aiken Mall
Whiskey Rd
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