Teacher Arrested Over Firearm Incident In Aiken County Schools
Dr. Linda Eldridge confirmed district actions after a teacher was removed from a school and placed on administrative leave as investigation by the Sheriff’s Office and school staff continues. Attorney Bill Burkhalter said Major Jody Rowland notified district officials of the arrest and warrant. The district upholds a zero tolerance policy for weapons by staff and students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Eldridge
Aiken County
Eldridge
Bill Burkhalter
Area 3
Burkhalter
Rooker
Frank
Booker
Inherit the Wind at USCA tackles evolution teaching debate
Aiken residents and USCA cast explore the 1925 Scopes trial through Inherit the Wind, highlighting fears that evolution or creation rhetoric could dominate schools. Cast notes timely debates, with a Nov 12 to 15 Etherredge Center run and ticket info.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Darrow
William Jennings Bryan
Henry Drummond
Darrow
Matthew Harrison Brady
Bryan
Bertram T Cates
Scopes
USCA
Matt Garland
Drummond
Darwin
Aiken
Glenn Wilson
The
ACLU
Lawrence and Lee
Cires
Rodeo Weekend Brings Action in town with world champions
Rodeo action spans calf roping steer wrestling saddle bronc and more. Fans crowd stands as world champions gather and final year points race tightens. Judy Thomas notes standing room only and urges early arrival for the Saturday show. Kyle Langley says USCA baseball team helps prepare arena as proceeds fund scholarships for the handicapped and athletes. Tonight's action starts at 7:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
USCAN
Kyle Langley
Bush DUI documents contradict early drinking level report
Maine officials released new documents on former president Bush's 1976 DUI arrest. Blood alcohol reported at .12 contradicts earlier .10. Hearing notes show he claimed to drink infrequently, about once a month. Bush acknowledged the arrest at a press conference amid campaign criticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Bush
Tom Connolly
Erin Fehlau
Portland
Fox
al Gore
Cole crew returns home after crisis at sea
The 8600 ton Cole with a 40 by 40 foot hull breach was towed from Aden to begin a 6000 mile voyage to the East Coast aboard the Norwegian Blue Marlin. Secretary Danzig praised the sailors while families hailed heroes and thanked the crew for preventing disaster. 217 sailors remained with the Cole through Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aden
Richard Danzig
Lisa Thompson
Parkesburg
John Thompson
The
Cole
Navy
Also Mentioned on This Page
Domin
Ately
Jerome Lawrence
Robert E. Lee
John Scopes
American Civil Liberties Union
Bobby Labartino
Labartino
Jeremiah Brown
Spencer Tracy
Inherit the Wind
Brown
Dayton
Rodeo
Judye Thomas
Kenny Thomas
Connolly
CNN
Lorrie Ann
Graham
Aiken Antique
Mali
Lawens St
Aiken’s
Shoneys
Jack Hunter
Aiken County School Board
S.C
Elect
J. Martin Posey
Sheriff
Criminal Justice
Metro
SCATT
South Carolina
Tax Collector's Association
TAPS
Palmetto State
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!