County budget proposal excludes raises despite cuts
Aiken County plans a $51.6 million budget with no funding for employee salary adjustments over three years. Administrator Clay Killian suggests using salary savings from a hiring freeze to reward dedicated staff as state Local Government Fund cuts intensify. Council members urge merit increases to prevent pay hardship amid shrinking revenue and a $800,000 projected reduction.
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Aiken County Launches Smart911 For Faster 911 Calls
Aiken County activated Smart911 a free voluntary service allowing residents to upload medical and demographic data. The system displays caller and location details to emergency operators as calls are made, aiding rapid response in urgent situations.
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Sign Up for Smart911 Service
Community notice promotes Smart911 from residents to sign up at Smart911. com claiming secure confidential data and extended medical information for quick access during emergencies. It notes med ical conditions can help when callers are panicked or unable to speak. See SMART page 5A.
Aiken SPCA breaks ground on new Albrecht Center
The Aiken SPCA broke ground on the Albrecht Center for Animal Welfare, a 17 000 square foot Adoption Center and Regional Spay and Neuter Clinic with a 2 560 square foot Marr Education and Training Center to open in April 2012 on Willow Run Road. Local officials donors and city representatives attended, praising the project as a community effort to care for pets.
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Albrecht Center For Animal Welfare
Fred Cavanaugh
Willow Run Road
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Sharon Brown
On the Sports Front Discusses Fan Fest With Spurrier
The new 7 p.m. edition features Cam Ed and Jeremy analyzing the Gamecock Fan Fest with coach Steve Spurrier and the end of playoffs.
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Relay For Life kicks off at Aiken High School
The American Cancer Society fundraiser starts at 7 p.m. at Aiken High School and runs to 7 a.m. with 69 teams and over 500 participants. Teams must have one member on track all night as survivors, loved ones, and supporters gather to celebrate, remember, and fight for a cure.
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