City weighs donut holes amid annexation debate in Aiken
City officials discuss donut holes where county parcels sit inside city lines. They note tax breaks previously offered to lure annexations and the confusion for services like police, trash, water, and sewer. GPS and E-911 help resolve border questions, and responders err on the side of citizens. A map link is provided.
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Obama budget plan seeks chained CPI and entitlement reforms
President proposes $600 billion net deficit reduction over a decade by replacing automatic cuts with new tax revenues and a chained CPI formula. The 2014 budget aims for $4.3 trillion in total deficit reduction by 2023, with Medicare and Social Security impacts and higher premiums for wealthier recipients.
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Aiken Hornets look to replace football coach Johnson
Johnson has led the Hornets to state title game appearances in 1999 and 2000 and multiple semifinals but the program has hit a rough stretch with a 2-9 season. Cofer says Johnson remains athletic director and part of the coaching search though the opening is open to all applicants. Spring practice looms as the 2013 season nears.
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Aiken Community Groups Plan Spring Events and Tours
USC Aiken hosts Research Day in SAC lobby from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday open to all students. contact Dr. Chad Leverette. OA meets Thursdays at St. John's United Methodist Church 7 p.m. Room 121. The Aiken Gem Society meets Friday 7 p.m. in Room 200 Science Building. McKissick Museum curator Christian Chimurri will discuss 19th century specimen significance. Historic Tour program adds Masters Week tours Wednesday and Friday 10 a.m. to noon. reserve at 803-293-7846. NA and other groups meet midweek with contact details provided.
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