Heritage Corridor aims for national scenic designation in South Carolina
Thurmond urged backing for federal recognition of the Heritage Corridor to unlock funds and develop discovery centers and visitor facilities. Grace Young highlighted statewide promotion, while Ann Clark and Susan LeGrand stressed preserving rural quality of life and leveraging existing resources. Regional leaders and a Boston study estimate a 10-year plan costing about 20 million dollars with 2 million sought for displays, funded by local governments, private donations, and grants. The state DOT will provide 170 signage, with about 3,800 temporary and 1,200 permanent jobs anticipated.
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Thurmond
Grace Young
S.C
South Carolina
Ann Clark
Abbeville
Boston
State Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department
Beasley
Pendleton
Edgefield
Blackville
Charleston
State Transportation Department
Last Minute Tax Filers At Aiken Public Safety Deadline
Bob Patterson aids traffic flow at the Aiken Department of Public Safety as last minute filings pour in. Margo Gore delivers forms for her elderly parents at 9 58 p m while Chuck Goergen explains using a computer to file late. Tisha England jokes about waiting until the last minute plus Vernon Dunbar says his taxes were ready in March.
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Bob Patterson
Aiken Department of Public Safety
Patterson
Margo Gore
Chuck Goergen
Tisha England
Vernon Dunbar
Taxpayers Finish Late Burden As Deadline Nears
In a late night rush, 24 taxpayers filed their returns within minutes of midnight. Abram English Jr. reflects on personal choice and prayer before completing his tax, while an anonymous contributor also makes a final push to meet the deadline.
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Abram English Jr
Aiken County
Stained Glass Month Display At Aiken Center For The Arts
In April the American Stained Glass Association designates Stained Glass Month and a one day class on kaleidoscopes is offered by Jo An and Franklin King at Aiken Center for the Arts on Laurens Street. The event runs 10 a.m. to 4 30 p m on Saturday April 27 with a 50 dollar fee plus 15 dollars for materials and supplies. All participants will complete a kaleidoscope.
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Aiken Center For the Arts
American Stained Glass Association
Laurens Street
Jo ‘An
Franklin King
The
Art Center
Neighbors flood woes prompt city officials response
Mrs Overman describes digging out from three to four inches of mud in her driveway and water damage requiring wall covering replacement. Mayor Tom Greene toured the high water area and observed a raised manhole cover as he pledged a study to correct the drainage, noting most water likely comes from Georgia Avenue.
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Mrs. Overman
SRS Layoffs Halted Amid Budget Revisions
SRS officials revisit which employees to cut as 1997 budget cuts drive changes. Cadotte says costs and timing of layoffs are under review, with voluntary separations and early retirement not offered this year due to cost. DOE notes last year’s packages cost up to 80 thousand per employee, funded from program expenses, while some early retirement may occur but with reduced impact.
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SRS
Bruce Cadotte
Westinghouse
Savannah River Co
Cadotte
DOE
Taylor
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Thoroughbred Country
Aiken
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North Augusta
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DMC
South Aiken Executive Center
Whiskey Rd
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Millbrook Ave
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Auanor
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Clemson University Extension Office
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Augusta
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National Association of Purchasing Managers
Washington Road
Bill Hale
Usca University Theatre
Steel Magnolias
University Theatre of
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Etherredge Center
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