Aiken County voices on crime policy and local plans
Editorial complains about violent criminals in jail and calls for harsher penalties while noting local media changes. It suggests reviving to a gun range, quiet recreation space at Boyd Pond Road, and a public car wash, amid questions about funds for a regional baseball field and health insurance robo calls.
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Aiken County
Boyd Pond Road
North Augusta
Tax abatements and name change spark reader concerns
A reader argues tax abatements reduce revenue and shift costs and questions Mead Hall's takeover of Aiken Preparatory School. The letter urges preserving the school’s name and history, praising its founder and asking for continued principles, inviting TalkBack comments.
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House to vote on nuclear funding for Savannah River Site
Rep. Joe Wilson backs H J Res 76 funding NNSA operations through the shutdown. The bill aims to keep SRS nuclear security work ongoing and preserve a full workforce, amid furloughs at the site and calls for broader DOE funding in coming days. Wilson emphasizes SRS critical national security role and supports additional measures to cover site missions.
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Teachers of the Year Share Ideas at USC Aiken Forum
Elizabeth Supan, Aiken County Schools teacher of the year, joins district winners at a USC Aiken forum guided by CERRA. The program, run by Jason Fulmer and Darleen Sutton, aims to support induction teachers and sustain educator motivation through district forums and regional gatherings.
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USC Aiken
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North Augusta Palmetto Cash 5 ticket worth 300000 sold
A Palmetto Cash 5 ticket sold at Greg's Gas Plus 13 in North Augusta matched all five numbers 1 4 5 13 19 with Power-Up 3 for a 300000 prize. The winner has 180 days to claim. More than 4000 players won prizes and 2300 bought Power-Up.
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Arrest in Thursday night New Ellenton shooting
Police arrested a suspect after a Thursday night shooting at 53 Moody Street in New Ellenton left one person injured. The incident occurred around 8 30 p m and was investigated by New Ellenton police with assistance from the Aiken County Sheriff s Office. details were limited at press time.
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New Ellenton
Moody St
Aiken County
Alzheimer’s Dementia Support Group Meeting in Aiken
An Alzheimer's Dementia Support Group will meet in Aiken from 2 to 3 p.m. For more information call Samantha Thompson at 803-642-8444.
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