Aiken board member pushes Midland Valley closure
An Aiken County Board of Education member proposed closing Midland Valley Preparatory Academy, but the motion died for lack of a second. Larry Murphy claimed the charter school had no valid board, while the school and its attorney argued a new seven member board was seated in August and that resignations never occurred. The sheriff’s office is investigating alleged fiscal mismanagement by Lilian Thomas, who denies the charges, and school officials say closure next year remains possible but not the board’s intent.
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Said Murphy
Aiken County
Murphy
Midland Valley Prep
Lilian Thomas
Bruce Davis
Davis
Thomas
Tom Goforth
Goforth
Aiken County Students Shine On 2004 PACT And HSAP
Aiken County educators report strong 2004 PACT results for grades 3-8 and the inaugural HSAP exam for high school sophomores. Board of Education details given by Associate Superintendent Dr. Frank Roberson, with scores embargoed by the State Department of Education until Sept. 8. HSAP replaces BSAP as the exit exam requirement for graduation.
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Aiken County
Frank Roberson
Board of Education
State Department of Education
Man Sought in Friday Bank Robbery Belvedere
Authorities issue an all points bulletin for Jason Edward Holiday a 27 year old white male with brown hair blue eyes six feet tall 145 pounds and a shamrock tattoo on his right shoulder. He was last seen driving a 1993 black Toyota Corolla with South Carolina tag 429 KSC near First Citizens Bank in Belvedere.
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Aiken County
Two 18-Wheeler Collision Ties Up Interstate Traffic
At 7:30 p.m. two 18 wheelers collided near the Georgia state line causing a traffic backup and temporary roadway shutdown. Police radio traffic indicates at least three motorists were involved. none were hospitalized. Initial reports say no tanker leaks were detected.
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Thefts and arrests reported by North Augusta DPS
The affidavit notes a Saturday theft on Georgetown Drive with a $250 loss from a napper. A Saturday evening vehicle break in at Riverview Park caused $250 in damage, a $60 purse loss, and $30 cash stolen. A brawl at a Martintown Road restaurant led to arrests. An Edgefield man was jailed after an incident at Martintown and Atomic Roads for uninsured vehicle operation and license violations.
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STAR program to hold volunteer riding training classes
STAR Riding and Driving program seeks volunteers for sidewalker and leader roles at Hopeland Farms in Aiken. Training runs Thursdays 3 to 5 pm and Saturdays 9 to 11 am, with a 10 week session from Sept 17 to Nov 16. About 50 volunteers are needed across marketing, clerical work, fundraising, and program support.
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Presley
Hopeland Farms
Banks Mill Road
Aiken
Riding For the Handicapped Association
Virginia Shultz
John Moore
Imoore
Aikenstandard.com
Chamber of Commerce runs 60 volunteers in membership drive
The Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce enlists about 60 volunteers to recruit 150 new members aiming for 1,000 total by week’s end. Prizes include 250 in Chamber gift checks for the 1,000th signer and a four day Carnival cruise for the top recruiter. Teams led by five organizers compete, with incentives and a $35 admin fee waived during the campaign.
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Gassman
Mary Calabro
Aiken County Department of Social Services
Richard Garcia
Area Inc
Bill Inman
Aiken Electric Cooperative
Thom Abbott
Southside Gallery
Tim Sutherland
Smith Barney
Woodside Plantation
Cingular Wireless
Whiskey Road
Wal Mart
Coca-Cola
Dale Phelan
Philip Lord
Kathy Crist
Cumberland Village
Disappearance Reported for Warrenville Man Bell
The Aiken County Sheriff’s Office investigates the disappearance of Jeffrey L. Bell 43 of 124 Crabapple Lane who vanished after borrowing a blue 1983 Chevy S-10 pickup on May 18. Bell may need medical attention and foul play is not suspected at this time. Contact Investigator Lynn Ghant at 800-922-9709 with any information.
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Aiken County
Frank
Lynn Ghant
Aiken County grid matchups headline Football Friday slate
The note previews High school football action with Silver Bluff vs Aiken and Midland Valley vs North Augusta on Friday night. It also mentions political and media items in brief form.
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Pigskin Party
Aiken County
Silver Bluff
Aiken
Midland Valley
North Augusta
Aiken Emphasizes Truthfulness Month
The City of Aiken highlights Truthfulness as its character trait for September. Lottery results shown include Pick 3 Midday 9 6 9 Pick 4 Midday 7 5 3 2 Pick 3 Evening 8 2 7 Pick 4 Evening 9 7 5 9.
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Aiken
Georgia Lottery Draw Quick Picks Report
The Georgia Lottery results for today include Cash 3 Midday 0 0 4 and Cash 4 Midday 3 7 4 1. Evening draws show Cash 3 7 9 and Cash 4 1 9 0. Fantasy 5 numbers are 2 20 23 29 38 with Mega Millions 14 15 25 42 44 and Mega Ball 3.
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Aiken Standard Office Hours and Publisher Contact
Office hours listed as 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Publisher Scott B. Hunter can be reached at 648-2311 Extension 203 or via email shunter aikenstandard.com for inquiries about all Aiken Standard departments.
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