Funding questions cloud African American museum project
The letter expresses concern over how the museum will be funded with the city likely bearing much of the cost and questions remaining about ongoing maintenance expenses. It also criticizes a rail crossing accident narrative and calls for calmer behavior in public venues.
DNA evidence links Aiken man to home invasion and assault
Aiken County deputies followed DNA evidence to identify Darrin D. Holston, 28, of Cherokee Street, as the suspect in a summer home invasion. Police say the attacker, who kicked in a kitchen door before 4 a.m., held the victim at knife point and sexually assaulted her. Holston was arrested November 4 and remains in custody.
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Early Childhood Investment Emphasized at Aiken Meeting
Gail Graham of Stand for Children notes every dollar in quality early development saves society seven dollars in future costs. USC Aiken students mentor Cushman Apartments youth, while organizers push literacy, health and prenatal care as essentials for school readiness and long term success.
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Aiken County
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Batchelor statements ruled admissible in vehicular deaths case
A hearing found Michael Batchelor 36 admitted statements made while hospitalized after the July 2002 crash that killed his three sons Ashton Groomes Brandon Batchelor and Drew Batchelor. He faces charges including three counts of being an accessory before the fact in a felony drunk driving involuntary manslaughter two counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor and three counts of unlawful conduct toward a child.
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Special education funds could rise under 2011 revision
Aiken County School District could gain up to 5 million dollars if a major revision to federal special education law is approved, though funding would not arrive until 2011. House and Senate negotiators reached a deal to expand spending, with districts potentially reducing class sizes and adding programs, equipment, and training.
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Aiken
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Pat Silva
South Carolina
Jeff Sessions
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Associated Press
Silva
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