Veterans share wartime wisdom with Schofield Middle students
Schofield Middle School hosted veterans of four wars in the library while the student body watched on TV. Principal Beatrice McGee said the event underscored teaching values as staff and alumni veterans were honored. The gathering featured Alicia Barns, a Navy veteran of the 1990s, and included a flag presentation by American Legion Post 10601 members.
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Schofield Middle School
Mark Roberts
Roberts
Beatrice McGee
Schofield High School
American Legion
Jeff Levens
Carolina Hallman
Stephanie Bartholomew
Gerald Housegard
America
Principal McGee
Rob Novit
Gerald Housard
American Legion Post
Caroline Hallman
Post
Aiken County Board Approves NCLB Resolution Reform
The Aiken County Board of Education finalized a resolution calling for repeal of key NCLB adequate yearly progress provisions until a better accountability system is in place. Twenty five of 29 schools face needs improvement, with concerns about labeling and English learner and special education challenges. The board also approved a CheckCare Systems contract to handle returned checks at no district cost, with objections from Larry Murphy.
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Aiken County
Public School Board
Tom Goforth
Richland 2
CheckCare Systems
Larry Murphy
Thomas Moore
Moore
Jack Hunter
Rob Novit
Mnovit
Aikenstandard.com
Change scam targets Aiken area restaurants
Authorities warn business owners in Aiken about a quick change scam that cost at least two local eateries. A black male in his late 20s or 30s, stocky and about 200 pounds, may be applying the scheme by giving a $100 bill and receiving wrong change, then taking extra $20 bills. The same suspect is believed to have targeted other fast food locations the same day. Public Safety urges managers to count drawers with supervisors to curb further losses and notes there are several scams seen each year.
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Aiken
Nelson
Northside
Aiken Department of Public Safety
Richland Avenue
Aiken Public Safety
David Turno
Turno
Houndslake condo plans move forward in Aiken
The Aiken Planning Commission unanimously backs rezoning from general business to multifamily for a 50 unit Houndslake Condominium project valued at about 10 million dollars. Peggy Penland notes City approval in 2000 and post 9 11 delays. final action rests with the City Council.
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Houndslake
Houndslake Corporation
Governors Lane
Peggy Penland
Aiken
Northwood Drive
Houndslake Drive
Hitchcock Bypass
Penland
Valley fund offers Christmas vouchers to needy families
The Valley Empty Stocking Fund accepts aid applications from 9 a.m. to noon at the Langley Community Center on Highway 421. Another round will be held next Wednesday November 19. Recipients must show a Social Security card for all members, birth certificates or Medicaid cards, proof of income, rent or mortgage, and other bills. Last year the fund aided 261 families with about $33 453 in vouchers.
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Valley Empty Stocking Fund
Langley Community Center
Highway 421
Valley
Multiple Vandalism and Theft Incidents Across Local Neighborhoods
Reports detail over $1,800 in damage on Howlandville Road with two toilets and two vehicles damaged. Over $2,700 stolen from a North Augusta china cabinet. no forced entry found. A Mayfield Road vehicle valued at about $2,700 was stolen after the owner heard it start. Jewelry and cash totaling about $575 stolen from a Hunters Branch Road home after a break in via a front window. A J.B. Swartz Road residence lost a $300 12 gauge shotgun and faced more than $600 in home damage. Taylor Drive saw over $500 damage from paint, Beech Island sees gunshot-like sounds and three holes found in a residence. an investigation is underway. A Taylor Drive fire in Aiken caused about $1,000 damage to a mobile home. A Vaucluse advocacy group shed lost a shop vacuum valued at $70 and over $50 damage.
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Mayfield Road
Taylor Drive
Beech Island
Aiken
Aiken Fire targets fourth straight state title at USC Aiken
Aiken Fire competes in the State Cup aiming for a fourth consecutive state championship. Coverage previews games at USC Aiken on Wednesday and Friday night football against Richland Northeast with results or updates planned for the weekend. The paper also notes South Carolina versus Florida results and highlights November’s character trait Deference.
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Aiken Fire
USC Aiken
Tuesday Lottery Results Highlight Numbers
Tuesday draw results show Pick 3 Midday 3 4 2 and Pick 3 Evening 5 7 5. Pick 4 Midday 5 6 1 3 and Pick 4 Evening 3 8 9 0. Carolina 5 includes 29 11 27 16 25.
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Carolina
Georgia Lottery Draw Totals Report
Georgia Lottery results list Cash 3 Midday 0 7 6 Cash 3 Evening 3 9 7 Cash 4 Midday 8 7 7 3 Cash 4 Evening 3 3 5 0 Fantasy 5 11 33 8 31 5 Change Game L 7 4 0 0 8 Change Game P 8 2 1 4 0 Change Game 0 2 9 7 1 H Mega Millions 2 5 17 21 22 Mega Ball 43
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Cash
Fantasy
Aiken Standard Publisher Contact and Subscription Rates
The Aiken Standard lists Publisher Scott B. Hunter contact details and newsroom email, along with subscription pricing for daily and Sunday editions. Rates include 12 weeks 28.50, 26 weeks 60.00, 52 weeks 114.00, plus carrier weekly 2.38 and EzPay 9.25 per month.
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Aiken Standard
Aiken Communications Inc
P.O. Box
Rutland Drive
Aiken
S.C
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Bill Reynolds
Ed Grobbe
Ed Woltz
Roscoe Stanley
James Holland
Kay Bohl
Zoning Board of Appeals
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