Misconduct Allegations Follow Burnettown Police Chief Termination
Burnettown police chief David Paul Smith was fired Friday afternoon after filing a whistleblower report accusing Mayor Jonathan Dicks and the town council of ethics violations. Smith, who says he was informed he would be told the reasons on Monday, claims former Mayor Wayne Benson used the town backhoe for personal property on Sept. 15 with Dicks’ knowledge.
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David Paul Smith
Aiken Standard
Jonathan Dicks
Smith
Wayne Benson
Area Deaths Nellie Ruff Hipp and Wade Bryant
Nellie Ruff Hipp of West Columbia and Wade Bryant of Durham North Carolina are listed in the area deaths and funerals notice on page 6A. The brief obituary outlines their passing and venue for services.
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Nellie Ruff Hipp
West Columbia
Wade Bryant
Durham, N.C
Barbaritaville benefits SPCA Albrecht Center survives rain
The SPCA Albrecht Center for Animal Welfare held its Barbaritaville event despite Saturday rain, with dogs and owners enjoying music and drinks while a Twilight Walk for Animals was canceled due to the wet surface. Organizers praised the turnout and community support.
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Spca Albrecht Center For Animal Welfare
Marie McFadden
Jack Roth
Amy Banton
Aiken
Carolyn Campbell
Charlotte
Brie Campbell
Shea
Michael Atkins
Maxwell
SRNS Advances Through Safety Pause At Savannah River Site
SRNS progress resumes normal operations after a safety pause initiated September 11 following a plutonium storage incident. Most SRNS groups have exited pause and entered deliberate operations with strict, slow steps and enhanced reviews. K-Area plans to enter deliberate operations next week while H Canyon and HB-Line may follow later.
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H Canyon
Hb-Line
K-Area
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions
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SRS
Jim Giusti
Giusti
K-Area Complex
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