Stormwater Erodes Woods As City Probes Drainage Flows
Aiken officials say stormwater runoff has transformed Hitchcock Woods through rare floods and erosion. Aiken County and DC Department of Transportation cooperate with Wolpert environmental consultants to study non city water sources and plan fixes. City Manager Roger LeDuc notes a final decision on solutions is forthcoming after years of study.
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Aiken County
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Aiken
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President Bush Education Plan Draws Criticism As Underfunded
The president faces criticism that his early childhood education plan is misguided and underfinanced while he pledges to train 50 000 Head Start teachers. Critics say the $130 million increase is insufficient for rising costs and program expansion, and warn against overhauling a longstanding system. Margaret Spellings notes new brain research may contradict some preschool methods.
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Margaret Spellings
McGhee Opposes Landmark Status For Property Debate
Local residents including Todd Lista and Todd McGhee spar over proposed historic landmark zoning. McGhee contends restrictions threaten his plans, while Len Cherry notes the commission only governs aesthetics, not property use. The meeting, postponed due to attorney absence, aims to hear both sides and issue a fair ruling.
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Medicaid Cuts Threaten Preventive Care And Drugs
Jay Watts, a pharmacist with Family Pharmacy, argues cuts to Medicaid force choices between essential needs and medicines. He notes a one time tobacco settlement funded programs now under threat as budget pressures grow. DHHS Director Bill Prince cites an $81 million state cut and a loss of $188 million in federal matching funds, totaling $502 million in reduced funding.
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Bill Prince
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Senate
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Magistrate appointment sparks cost debate over jail policy
Local officials debate magistrate selection and jail costs. Patrick Sullivan is urged by some, while others favor Danny Lynn. Critics warn against keeping non-violent offenders behind bars longer than necessary amid facility shortfalls. A governor action is awaited to resolve the impasse.
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Moore
Danny Lynn
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