Aiken Fall Steeplechase Draws Thousands on Perfect Day
Thousands of race fans filled Ford Conger Field for the Aiken Fall Steeplechase. Organizers reported near perfect weather and a crowd around ten thousand, up from last year, with food stalls and socializing as attendees enjoyed the day. Charles Hankerson of Savannah said he has attended for six years. Paul Sauerborn noted the milder schedule and growing turnout.
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Aiken officials’ salaries reviewed by Aiken Standard
A review of salaries shows leaders in Aiken County receive competitive pay. The Aiken County School District lists Superintendent Dr Linda Eldridge at 143,491 and Assistant Superintendent Dr Bill Gallman at 102,431.41.
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Bill Gallman
Berkeley County Salary Listings Highlight School Leaders Pay
Full salary listings show Berkeley County serving 26 000 students with a superintendent earning 153 231 and a deputy at 00 272. Compared districts include Florence District 1 with 107 524 for its superintendent and Pickens County at 108 700 for the superintendent and 88 256 for the assistant. County governments also list leader salaries in Aiken County.
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Russia mourns hostage deaths after theater siege
Russia faced a grim toll from the Moscow theater siege as special forces killed dozens of Chechen attackers and freed 750 hostages. More than 90 captives died and President Putin urged resilience while acknowledging the tragic losses and the high price paid by families.
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Rawls and Brodie clash for District 1 Aiken County Council seat
In the race for Aiken County Council District 1 Rawls the incumbent Democrat facing challenger Rev Al Brodie. Rawls has served since 1988 with a 1997 special election return and is active as chair of the development committee. She cites district road improvements as a priority and outlines her residence near Wagener.
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White Pond
Batesburg
Leesville
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Kathy Rawls
Winthrop College
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