LeDuc to lead Aiken as new city manager
LeDuc finishes busy week as Aiken public works director after handling Carlisle Tire and Wheel fire fallout on water supply. The Illinois native, 49, rises to city manager succeeding Steve Thompson as he reflects on family life and a career spent in engineering and public works across South Carolina.
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Aiken
Roger LeDuc
Carlisle Tire and Wheel
Carlisle
Illinois
South Carolina
North Augusta
Public Works
Steve Thompson
Greenville
LeDuc Reflects On Aiken Community Ties And Family
In Aiken LeDuc portrays a family rooted in service and local pride. He praises residents and city staff for heart and progress in the downtown and historic neighborhoods. The LeDuc household includes wife Renee Fearneyhough and children Sarah 19 Mare 17 Paul 14 Aimee 9 with Sarah set to wed Will Lansbury on May 22. He and his wife mentor inmates through Kairos while enjoying woodworking and outdoor hobbies.
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LeDuc
South
Aiken
Aiken Estates
Renee Fearneyhough
Sarah
Mare
Paul
Aimee
Augusta
Will Lansbury
LeDucs
Gracewood United Methodist Church
Ronald Fearneyhough
Kairos
Ginny Southworth
Roger LeDuc
Duchesse
Renee
Marc
Teacher shortage persists in Aiken County schools
Aiken County educators seek December graduates to fill vacancies amid persistent shortages and funding concerns. District officials note Georgia raises and retirements strain local staffing while stressing need for male and minority hires. principals cite narrowed pools and ongoing vacancy gaps.
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Aiken County
Georgia
Linda Eldridge
Bessie Boyette
East Aiken
South Carolina
Angela Burkhalter
Jackson Middle
Burkhalter
Deaths of Wilbur L. Anderson and Aiken Jo Ann Jones
Obituaries list Wilbur Leroy Anderson and Jo Ann Jones among recent deaths. The notices reference their residences in Aiken and Trenton, with Bubba Walker Jr. noted in the Aiken area. Funeral arrangements are to be announced by local firms.
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Wilbur Leroy Anderson
Aiken
Jo Ann Jones
Trentontis
Bubba) Walker Jr
Georgia Lottery Draws Reported with Cash 3 and Lots Numbers
Saturday's Cash 3 Midday numbers were 84 2 and the Evening draw produced 02 82 Conk 4 4.70. Georgia Lots numbers were 101890 81 38 44. Friday's rate numbers show Cash 4625 81 with Vantany 8 5 10 21 28 26.
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Georgia
Cigarette Prices Jump After Nationwide Tobacco Settlement
Prices for cigarettes rise nationwide following a settlement in which tobacco companies will pay 206 billion dollars to 16 states. Local stores report 40 to 50 cent per pack increases and 4 to 5 dollar per carton hikes as customers consider quitting due to higher costs.
Holly Day sets record crowd in Aiken celebration
Nina J. Nndiffer reports the fourth annual Holly Day drew the largest crowd in Aiken downtown. Hundreds lined Laurens Street for a 1 p.m. equestrian procession before shopping, photos with Santa, and a crafts fair. Shops and eateries were bustling through the day with open houses and entertainment.
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Aiken
Janet Augeri Morris
Tme
Lista
Aiken Center For the
Bowery
Ginny Southworth
Laurens Street
Santa
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Mote
Ginny
Teresa Power
Bryant
Whiskey Road
Elaine Fulmer
Highway 19 Shell
Holly Day
Nina J. Nndiffer
Holly
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