Jackson Grant Expands Jackson Senior Center Renovations
Jackson officials plan a $95,000 expansion of the town senior center using 2006 competitive grant funds approved by the state legislature. Etheredge praised the seniors as a treasure as council awaits final authorization after pre engineering work. Scott Murphy of the Aiken Area Council on Aging welcomed the project as a beneficial addition to Jackson’s senior programs.
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Arrest in Langley home linked to Warrenville strong-arm thefts
Deputies report a man knocked at a Langley doorway and snatched cash from a Warrenville resident after asking for a cigarette. The victim held money, was threatened, and cash was grabbed before the suspect fled. Two men are suspected of coordinating multiple robberies.
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Mills involved in November 1 incident at Aiken address
SLED will not release findings until the investigation ends. Mills reportedly locked himself in a bathroom as officers responded November 1. Public Safety forced entry, the victim admitted marijuana and cocaine use earlier. In 2004 Mills faced prior arrests for failure to stop and marijuana possession.
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Wendy Key’s decades at Wendy’s shaped a stable branch of community
Krystin Merriweather profiles Wendy Key a longtime Wendy’s employee who describes colleagues and customers as a blessing. Key recalls a coffee club regulars and the vanilla Frosty surprise as notable moments. She finds spirituality through Mt Anna Baptist Church and awaits her first grandchild while planning to stay put.
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Gates calls for reform in U S education system
In a The Associated Press interview Bill Gates urged higher standards and accountability for U S schools. He advocated three to four years of math and science, better pay for top coaches, incentives for talent, and charter schools as models for innovation. He plans to work part time at the Gates Foundation in 2008 while remaining its leader.
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