Obama seeks deal with budget cuts and tax raises
President Obama proposes a 2014 budget blending tax increases on the rich with Social Security and other benefit cuts. The plan aims at $1.8 trillion in deficit reduction over 10 years, despite Republican opposition and liberal backlash. It also funds public works and veterans programs.
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Carey Johnson to remain athletic director at Aiken High
Carey Johnson steps down as Aiken High football coach after 18 seasons to focus on his role as athletic director. He resigned in February, with the move only recently becoming official after administration hopeful he would reconsider. Johnson led the Hornets to a 135-88 record and 13 playoff appearances, including as defensive coordinator of the 1992 state champion team.
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Ridge Spring and Hilton Head Lose Noted Sports Figures
Obituary notice reports the deaths of L J Thomas of Ridge Spring Robert Robbie Johnson and Bud Hardy of Hilton Head. Funeral services and arrangements follow in local communities as tributes highlight their sports involvement and hometown ties.
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L.J. Thomas
Ridge Spring
Robert “Robbie” Johnson, Buth Rubin
Bud” Hardy
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Donut holes in Aiken shaped by city limits and law
Aiken residents discuss donut holes parcels of land entirely or largely outside city limits but still in Aiken County. City Attorney Gary Smith explains contiguity and unanimous owner petitions for annexation, with mention of a state law alternative needing 75 percent owner consent.
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Dougherty Road
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