Volunteer Fire Depts Plan to Collect Delinquent Fees
Fifteen Aiken County volunteer fire departments authorize the county to pursue delinquent fire protection accounts. Delinquent bills may be turned to a collection agency after May 1, with collection fees added. A proposed ordinance seeks a property tax increase to replace fire fees, affecting vehicle taxes countywide and sparking city opposition concerns.
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Aiken County
Fire probe continues a year after Lantrip's Oyster Pit blaze
Investigators pursue arson findings nearly a year after Lantrip's Oyster Pit in Aiken County was destroyed by fire on April 10 2000. Lt Michael Frank of the sheriff's office says no new developments exist though interviews may continue. The fire was ruled arson in May 2000.
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Lantrip
Michael Frank
Aiken County
Aiken Department of Public Safety
Aiken firm buys upstate textile dye plant
CHP Acquisition Group buys Donaldson Dye in Greenville’s Donaldson Industrial Park. The unit, once part of B E Goodrich’s Performance Materials Textile division, will regain its original name C H Patrick and Company. Kingsmore cites long ties to Patrick and vows quality and competitive pricing.
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CHP Acquisition Group
Doug Kingsmore
Donaldson Dye
B.E Goodrich
Performance Materials
Donaldson
Greenville
Goodrich
C.H. Patrick ‘and Company
CHP
Kingsmore
Patrick
Graniteville Co
Jerry E. Hunter
Resident granted sewer lawsuit continuance by court
In New Ellenton Judge Max A. Meek granted Sammie O. King a continuance in the case City of New Ellenton versus Sammie O. King. The suit claims King failed to pay sewer bills from July 1998 to August 1999 totaling 627.75 plus ongoing 25 monthly fees and legal costs. The case was rescheduled to August 6 at 10 am for reentry with counsel.
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City of
New Ellenton
Max. A. Meek
Aiken
Sammie O. King
King
Meek
Redefinition of child protection rules in Aiken County
Dozens of adults met at Houndslake Country Club to discuss redefining child protection for Aiken County with Peggy Ford leading 50 60 people and support from the Aiken County Medical Alliance. The session aimed for clear community recommendations and a plan for managing children and professionals while removing stigma and broadening involvement beyond DSS.
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Aiken County
Houndslake Country Club
Peggy Ford
Children’s Place
Dono
CPS
Planning Commission speeds up land study in Aiken
The Aiken Planning Commission unanimously approved a 60 day timetable to review the Comprehensive Land Use and Transportation Plan and form a citizens group for feedback over 30 days. The move may clash with City Council efforts to shape an ad hoc committee on Whiskey Road development and plan reevaluation.
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Aiken
Theity Council
City Council
Council
Planning Commission
Whiskey Road
Waltz
Ronny Bolton
Smart Growth Aiken
Roger LeDuc
C.P. Properties
Powderhouse Road
Elmwood Park
Country Home Builders
Stratford Hall
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the Deveopment Center
DSS
Ford
Dry Lake
Adam Button Shaft
Ed Woltz
LeDuc
Aiken Mall
Lladro
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