Final Burger King robber pleads guilty in 2009 York Street case
Toryast Johnson 30 of Columbia pleads guilty to armed robbery and is sentenced to 30 years. He was the last of four men charged in the November 7 2009 Burger King holdup in which 18 people were locked in a walk in refrigerator while the cash was stolen.
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SRNS Chief Garry Flowers to Step Down in the near term
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions President and CEO Garry Flowers will resign from his post and leave the Aiken area to rejoin Fluor Corporation in Dallas. The departure date remains uncertain, with industry reports citing a likely exit within about a month. Flowers had led SRNS since Chuck Munns’ retirement in 2009.
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Local Sept 11 Services Sought for Special Aiken Listing
The Aiken Standard calls for community submissions of local Sept. 11 anniversary services. Send event details to appear in the Friday before the observance. Include service time location and organizing group if available.
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Equestrian Industry Talk Highlights Aiken Luncheon
The Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce luncheon featured five area luminaries addressing the city, county, schools, and business of Aiken and its Surroundings as part of a bold plan for the equestrian industry.
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City Prosperity Vision Highlighted At Aiken Event
Mayor Fred Cavanaugh praised city staff council and City Manager Richard Pearce at the State of Our Community event. He touted strong fiscal health with good bond ratings and no general fund debt after a year of solid financial reporting.
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County on sound footing despite state cuts
Aiken County Council Chairman Ronnie Young says the county remains financially sound after more than 3 million dollars in state cuts over three years. The Capital Projects Sales Tax, approved last November, will fund round three and start collection in 2012, expected to raise about 145 million dollars.
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Ronnie Young
Aiken County schools push on amid funding concerns
Education funding remains a critical issue but district leaders say progress continues. Superintendent Beth Everitt notes improvements in graduation rates and programs for struggling students, online credit recovery, and tutoring, with graduation rising from 67.5 to 73.9 percent.
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Beth Everitt
Enterprise SRS looks to Site's future
DOE-SR manager Dr. Dave Moody spoke at a luncheon about Savannah River Site focusing on change and progress. He praised employees for safeguarding national security during the Cold War and highlighted ongoing work to build on past success toward future goals.
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Good news for business in Aiken
The Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce seeks new economic drivers as Savannah River Site layouts shift. Chamber Chairman Frank Thomas cites incoming investment from corporate neighbors, signaling better prospects for Aiken County amid job losses at the site.
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area deaths list names for Aiken Monetta Jackson
Local obituary notice lists the following deaths: Andrew J. Lewis Jr. in Aiken James W. Gunter in Monetta Louis H. Phillips in Jackson Lynne Carol Volk in Aiken Marlene "Marlie" G. Leinster in Aiken.
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James W. Gunter, Monetta
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G. Leinster, Aiken
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