Students undergo realistic mock interviews for career prep
Matteo Sherrod-Lewis, 18, and other youths receive immediate feedback and scores up to 20 from interviewers like Wally Oliver of UPS. The session aims to sharpen handling of challenges, criticism, and poise, with Sherrod-Lewis noting his Hibbert Sports job prep and a veteran reporter present to cover the event.
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South Carolina Eyes Body Cameras for All Officers
Senate and House push for body cameras after Walter Scott video prompts reform. Bills seek access to footage, grant funding, and statewide rollout at an estimated 30 million dollar price to equip about 12 000 officers with cameras and data storage. Derrek Asberry covers the story for the Aiken Standard.
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Aiken County officials outline a roughly $5 million gap after FEMA reimbursements and a $1.6 million budget amendment, with capital reserves dropping to $1.5 million and general reserves near $7.6 million. Dam work at Langley Pond continues, options expected by mid June, while the Savannah River Site payment request could add about $1.4 million.
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County trims department needs in budget talks
County officials rejected many requests for new items including most new positions. Only a chief appraiser, two detention officers, two kennel technicians, four building and grounds posts, and two part time Clerk of Court roles were funded. No body camera funding for the Sheriff’s Office.
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