Center board resignations follow federal review findings
Health center officials face forced resignations after a program review by the Human Resources Service Agency found major faults in operations. Directors who served when troubles began must step down, with eligibility rules tightening to ensure local residents and business people lead the board and limit healthcare professionals. Investigators noted missing funds and unpaid bills, as taxes fell months in arrears, prompting calls for a full inspector general investigation.
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Joseph Harrison
Amy Hane
Suzanne Lusk
Hector Rodriguez
Barbara Williams
Becky Glover
Eliza Cave
Synita Gardner
Weston Center
Slaine van der Linden
Community leader recounts burglary and pursuit incident
Anderson, executive director of the Community Action Commission, chased three youths who burglarized his home, one returning to drop a stolen Rolex. Bloodhounds tracked scent from a Crown Royal bag to the suspects’ home. Three teens, Robin Richardson 17, Ezra Ambrose 17, and a 16 year old, were charged with burglary and grand larceny.
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Anderson
Smith-Hazel (Recreation
Robin Maurice Richardson
Jehnssee Drive
Eziukwa Ambrose Eumachi
Berry Farm Opens with U-Pick and Prepicked Strawberries
The Berry Plantation on Briggs Road Edgefield County offers U pick berries at 5.50 per gallon and pre picked at 7 per gallon with hours 8 am to noon Monday through Saturday and 5 to 8 pm Tuesday and Thursday. Aiken Farmers Market sells berries at 8 per gallon or 2.50 quart. Preston Wise Farm closed Tuesday but may reopen Friday with picking hours after 9 pm contact 275 3566.
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Briggs Road
Edgefield County
Aiken
Preston Wise
Budget pressures push council to seek cuts and new taxes
Council debates offsetting solid waste and road repair costs by tapping county revenues. Hightower opposes cutting city funds, recalls last year's 110 percent pay raises, and warns of a growing deficit. McKenzie proposes cuts across agencies and travel costs, while Napier notes council self-cuts are absent. Giddings and Shepherd discuss Mattie Hall Center sale, option taxes, and voter oversight for road funding. Randall backs a 1 cent local option tax with a five year cap and a road list for voter clarity.
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Willar Hightower
Hightower
McKenzie
Clemson University Extension Service
Aiken Area
Phil Napier
Napier
Shepherd
Susan Giddings
Mattie C. Hall
Giddings
Mattie Hall
Joel Randall
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