New Ellenton Chief cites racial motive in firing
McMillan asserts his termination was racially motivated amid a broader conflict with town officials. He contends a separate case involved an officer wrongly returned to duty after falsifying time cards, and says SLED seized his office computer during an investigation into pornographic images found on town systems. He denies viewing the images and calls for Internet filters as a remedy. Community members voice race-based concerns, noting the council’s shifting composition and a predominately white town. Williams, another council member, says the firing stemmed from personal issues, not just the investigation.
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Work Zone Safety Push Faces Local Toll and Open House
County officials cite two fatal crashes in Aiken County work zones and 156 total work zone crashes in five years. Between 1999 and 2003 statewide crashes reached 8,904 with 76 deaths and 3,805 nonfatal injuries. An I-20 project runs to July with possible summer extension. SCDOT hosts an open house at 1931 University Parkway to meet staff, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Contact Karen Daily.
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District Wrestling With After-School Services And Title I Rules
Byrd Elementary faces space limits for mobile units while the district struggles with after school services for students near poverty lines. Grants director clarifies vendors and impartial reviews, but officials decry federal rules around school choice and transportation.
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Byrd Elementary
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State Department of Education
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Aikenstandard.com
Trains collide head on near Gunter Texas. one engineer dead
Two Burlington Northern Santa Fe freight trains collided head on near a small North Texas town killing one engineer and injuring four. About 20 derailed cars spilled diesel. a hazmat crew responded as NTSB investigators headed to the site.
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Texas
Department of Public Safety
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Dallas
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Euresti
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National Transportation Safety Board
Hawley
Union Pacific
San Antonio
Budget Sparks Veto Debate Over Beach Funds and Insurance Control
The budget plan includes 5.5 billion in spending and preserves 5 million for Hunt ing Island State Park beach renourishment. Senate leaders urge Sanford to veto proposals moving the State Accident Fund under the Insurance Department and a provision cutting 100000 from C R Neal Learning. Sanford seeks deficit relief and steadier funding for education and Medicaid as lawmakers unwind raids on reserve funds and tighten tax enforcement.
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Senate
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Insurance Department
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