Flag compromise fuels clash over State House flag
South Carolina NAACP leader James Gallman denounces a Senate compromise on flag display calling it a concession that keeps the flag in a political setting rather than addressing sovereignty. He warns the plan would not end economic boycott and urges a full historical placement instead. The dispute pits pro flag advocates against civil rights groups ahead of House action.
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James Gallman
Aiken
South Carolina
NAACP
Gallman
Senate
Allman
Clemson University
Dave Woodard
Senate moves to relocate flag from South Carolina State House
The Senate clears a bill to remove the Confederate flag from the State House dome amid tense debate. House Republicans prepare to act, with expectations of partisan fights and strong opposition from the NAACP and black lawmakers.
Aiken named retirement hot spot
The City and County of Aiken received the designation as an outstanding retirement community by the St. Louis based Searchers research firm. CEO Daniel Flanagan said Aiken offers affordable housing, good medical facilities, recreational options and social activities. The firm uses 70 criteria including taxes and crime rate to select communities.
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Aiken
Searchers
St. Louis
Flanagan
Recreation fee equity plan raises out of city costs
The Parks and Recreation Department increases fees for non residents in city programs effective April first. Out of city charges rise from 750 to 1750 for children and 10 to 20 for adults while annual memberships offer waivers and cost 50 for individuals 100 for families. Officials say the move shifts costs and may ease local taxes, with facility rental rates under review and a mid May decision.
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Parks and Recreation Department
Terry Rhinehart
Rhinehart
Hopelands Gardens
Rye Patch
County weighs lock and dam option for Savannah River
Aiken County works with North Augusta to sponsor operation of the Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam. Army Corps of Engineers costings show decommissioning at 5 million dollars, refurbishment near 6.8 million, plus 1 million in escrow and 200 000 to 240 000 annually for maintenance.
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Aiken County
Savannah Bluff
Bill Shepherd
Army Corps of Engineers
Corps
Savannah River
CSRA
Shepherd
North Augusta
Charles Martin
Sce&g
Dam operation costs eyed for regional sharing
Bill Shepherd of SCE&G argues five industries plus North Augusta, Aiken County and Augusta-Richmond County could share dam operating costs. He says worst case yearly payments may be 20 000 to 30 000 per stakeholder, with escrow funding potentially lowering costs. county page 5A.
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Shepherd
North Augusta
Aiken County
Augusta-Richmond County
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