11 Apr 1985
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1985
Page
1
Readers weigh in on Barnwell low level waste storage as a political issue. The Standard conducted a poll and will publish tomorrow the results.
Columbia reports an $8 million appropriation for USC Aiken's science building will be added to the state's bond authorization bill next week. Sen Thomas Moore D Clearwater says the funding will be included when the Joint Bond Review Committee meets.
Southern Bell customers in Beech Island may pay more if a tariff filing approved by the State Public Service Commission. The rise would be 3.35 dollars for homes and 9.25 dollars for businesses. The carrier plans to add Aiken to the toll free area and build a new Beech Island Exchange.
Aiken County issues a May 1 deadline for filing for residential and agricultural property tax reduction. Homeowners and farmers should check eligibility for four percent assessment rather than six percent, under state law for owner occupied residences or bona fide agricultural properties.
The forecast calls for partly cloudy skies in Aiken with mild temperatures and highs in the lower 70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph are expected tonight and tomorrow.
South Carolina lawmakers Derrick and Campbell hosted a public hearing with House trade subcommittee members Gibbons and Pease in Ware Shoals to hear from workers, officials, and firms facing mill closures and rising textile imports. They plan to report findings as they tour the Southeast and consider the 1985 Textile Trade Enforcement Act.
The feature paints spring fever as a widespread urge to shed routines and enjoy warm days. It notes pastel fashion, beach outings, lawn care bursts, and priorities shifting toward outdoor leisure. The piece ends with a playful nod to Masters fever and golf season.
The Associated Press reports 21 South Carolina public schools face probation for accreditation issues. Eight Aiken County elementary schools are on the list including Aiken Elementary Laurens Street North Augusta Elementary Summerfield Downer Gloverville and Warrenville Elementary.
Rep. Thomas E. Huff says his drafted bill allowing the North Augusta Belvedere area to form its own district is not dead. CPAN plans further presentations to the Arlene County Delegation after a school board session.
The Census Bureau reports the median age of Americans rose to a record 31.2 years as of July 1, with the aging trend driven by the postwar baby boom and improving medical care. Projections show median age climbing toward 33 by 1990 and 39.3 by 2020, while the baby bust era fails to balance population growth.
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