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Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Business
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Over $290,000 given to Aiken County Schools from 2024 SRP Affinity Debit Card Program
AIKEN, S.C. (WJBF) – The Aiken County Public School District received a large donation, thanks to proceeds from the 2024 SRP Affinity Debit Card Program. The funds, totaling $290,019.25, were presented in a check presentation at the Aiken County Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, May 13. According to the SRP, each school has full discretion over how the funds are used, from technology upgrades and school equipment, to teacher certifications and student incentives. 'SRP Federal Credit Union continues to be an extraordinary partner in public education,' said Dr. Corey Murphy, Superintendent of Aiken County Public Schools. 'The success of the Affinity Debit Card Program has far exceeded our expectations, providing our high schools with the resources to fund specialized needs that enhance campus culture and support students, teachers, staff, and families.' The nine Aiken County high schools benefiting include: Aiken County Career Technology Center Aiken High School, Aiken Scholars Academy Midland Valley High School North Augusta High School Ridge Spring-Monetta High School Silver Bluff High School South Aiken High School Wagener-Salley High School 'This milestone donation is a direct result of our members' ongoing commitment to supporting local schools through everyday spending,' said Shana Reid, Chief Development Officer of SRP Federal Credit Union. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-02-2025
- Yahoo
Aiken County Detention Center holds GED graduation ceremony
AIKEN, S.C. (WJBF) – Several inmates in Aiken County received their GED in a graduation ceremony on Thursday, Feb. 20. Sheriff Marty Sawyer and Aiken County Schools Superintendent Dr. Corey Murphy took part in the ceremony at Aiken County Detention Center, as five inmates were given their diplomas. 'These gentlemen today actually obtained their GED,' said Garen Cofer, Aiken County Education Director. 'There're four sections to it math, science, social studies and English. That's a very complex task.' 'I'm feeling quite ecstatic,' said Robert Pounds, Jr. 'I'm grateful for the department for allowing us to to be able to partake in those things in the program. And I'm glad that I got my GED.' The program's goal is to ensure inmates have the tools to be successful upon release. Photojournalist credit: Dania Alawir Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
