Aiken Dog Training Club Holds Open House Despite Rain
Aiken Dog Training Club conducted an open house with 150 to 200 expected attendees despite rain. President Hank Dingfelder noted extensive prep justified by public education aims, offering breed displays, demonstrations by the Aiken Bloodhound Team, microchip talks by Dr. Holly Waltz, grooming tips, and varying monthly programs.
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Aiken Dog Training Club
John
Aiken
Hank Dingfelder
Dingfelder
Iblie
John Gregory
Buck
Michael Hunt
Aiken County Sher
Holly Waltz
Dvm-Ms
Randy Boatwright
Powderhouse Kennels
Tuesay
Sad Alery
Banks Mill Road
North Augusta hosts South Carolina Teacher of the Year
Traci Cooper, nearing the end of her year as S C Teacher of the Year, spoke at North Augusta High School about her career shift from broadcasting to teaching. She urged dialogue with legislators, highlighted funding cuts, and emphasized mentoring, Board Certification, and child advocacy to improve public education.
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North Augusta
S.C
Traci Cooper
Aiken ‘County
Cooper
New York
C.A. Johnson High
Columbia
Aiken
Wachers
South Carolina
Rob Novit
Bonnie McNeill
Aiken County
Cowart Sentenced to 10 Years in Infant Death Case
Rebecca Christine Cowart received a 10 year sentence after pleading guilty to involvement in the April 2 1999 death of Victoria Cowart. Circuit Judge James C sissaine Jr credited 1140 days for time served, with Cowart having remained in jail over three years. She testified against Michael James Smith, her boyfriend, who faced two trials and later accepted a 30 month probation plea.
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Rebecca Christine Cowart
Cowart
James C
Sissaine Jr
Michael James Smith
Victoria Cowart
Cow
Sreaanu Sam
Smith
Aequitta Ne
Area 2 task force to study middle school to high school transitions
Area 2 officials prepare an educational task force to study grade 7 8 9 transition issues for the Aiken County district with focus on strengthening readiness and curriculum. Principal Gene Robbins Praises district leaders Dr Frank Roberson and Dr Nancy Smith while noting possible ninth grade separation ideas for at risk students.
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Aiken County
Gene Robbins
Paul Knox Middle School
North Augusta
Area 2 Advisory Board
Nancy Smith
Board of Education
North Augusta Middle
Paul Knox
North Augusta High
Frank Roberson
Smith
Ray Fleming
Roberson
Area 2 Council
Robbins
Belvedere Ridge
Bradleyville Road
Area 2
Fran
Jennifer
Lkely
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