Prayer debate shapes public meetings in Aiken County
County officials discuss nonsectarian invocations and the legal framework after residents push back on prayers at meetings. Council members and school board attorneys note cases from the Fourth Circuit and emphasize non denominational openings, moments of silence, and cautious prayers to avoid lawsuits.
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Cavanaugh
Smith
Council
Gaylor
Aiken County
U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals
Scott Price
S.C. School Boards Association
Jane Htttes
Price
Fourth Circuit Court
Florence
Bill Burkhalter
Aiken
Burkhalter
Local police continue probe into past abuse case
Carlsbad police opened an investigation in June after a victim, now an adult, reported sexual abuse by Barton. The case involves the Aiken County Clerk of Court and the Aiken Department of Public Safety, with ongoing state review. Victims and witnesses are urged to contact the Carlsbad police hotline.
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Carlsbad
Barton
Aiken Standard Reporter Visits Randolph-Macon Woman's College
Amy Banton, county reporter for the Aiken Standard, has been in the operate at Randolph Macon Woman's College, reporting on campus affairs and events.
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Amy Banton
The
Aiken Standard
Randolph Macon Woman's College
Dede Biles
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Safety advice guards Halloween candy in Aiken area
Public Safety veteran Mahoney urges parents to inspect collected candy after trick or treating and report anything suspicious. Officials from Aiken Department of Public Safety and Aiken County Sheriff's Office will heighten patrols and host trunk or treat events with contact numbers provided.
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Mahoney
Public Safety
Department of Public Safety
Aiken
Aiken County
Sheriff's Office
Eric Abdullah
Midland Valley
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