Senators Doubt Cabinets In State Restructuring
About 20 people attended a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing in Aiken on a House passed plan to create 16 cabinets over 135 agencies. Sen McConnell warned the cabinet form would hurt governance while Dr Blowers of Aiken Technical College urged reform to reduce duplication and centralization in Columbia.
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Senate Judiciary Committee
Aiken
House of Represen
Senate
Glenn F. McConnell
Charleston
McConnell
Alcohol and Beverage Commission
Highway Department
Columbia
Paul Blowers
Aiken Technical College
Blowers
ATC
Raiders Eye Takeover At Graniteville
Graniteville Company faces an approaching takeover by Nelson Peltz and Peter May based in South Carolina. Current owner Victor Posner could be replaced at a stockholders meeting in Miami, with Graniteville employing over 2,000 in the state and analysts predicting potential improved management.
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Graniteville Company
South
South Carolina
Nelson Peltz
Peter May
Michael Milken
Aiken
Victor Posner
DWG Corp
Graniteville
Royal Crown Cola
Arby’s
Doug Kingsmore
Posner
Miami
Peltz
May
Bill Johnson
Kingsmore
Michael Conner
New York
Fahnestock & Company
Conner
Charred bodies seen in cult compound during Waco siege
Investigators found charred bodies of children and adults inside the Branch Davidians compound as fires raged and ammunition exploded. FBI and court papers reveal stockpiled weapons for a "military-type operation" that could dwarf Los Angeles riots, with nine cultists surviving and disputed claims of arson against federal agents.
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Texas
David Koresh
Koresh
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FBI
Branch Davidians
Jeff Jamar
Houston Fire Department
Paul Gray
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Call 648 2311 with tips and story ideas. Names listed include Louis E Hallman in Leesville Hattie Johnson in North Augusta Bruce Morris in Barnwell Mamie Pontoon in Aiken Woodrow R Wilson in Langley See Page 8B for details.
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Louis E. Hallman
Leesville
Hattie Johnson
North Augusta
Bruce Morris
Barnwell
Mamie Pontoon
Aiken
Woodrow R. Wilson
Langley
Owner Loses To Residents In N A Rezoning Proposal
Aiken County Council voted 7 0 2 to rezone two commercial parcels near North Augusta placing residential tags on the tracts on first reading. The decision prompts legal research before a second reading set for May 4. Developers and homeowners clashed in a two hour session with threats of civil action.
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Aiken
North Augusta
Aiken County School Board Faces 2.7 Million Budget Gap
Trustees debate ways to close a 2.7 million deficit for 1993-94 as four millage options are considered. A workshop and delegation meeting are planned after motions to seek increases died for lack of a second. Superintendent Brooks urges cuts to protect instruction amid funding concerns.
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Aiken County
Sheran B. Proctor
Proctor
Inease P. Williamson
Brooks
Candidates To Appear At Forum In Aiken County
A two hour question and answer forum for candidates in Aiken County Board of Education races will be held Thursday at 7 p m at Aiken Technical College. Public invited. Pads will be provided for written questions to be shared with panelists. The forum aims for dialogue and debate on critical district issues. Sponsored by USC Aiken Phi Delta Kappa Aiken Tech College Aiken Standard Ai ken Edgefield Economic Development Partnership Commission on the Future of Aiken County Aiken Regional Medical Centers Westinghouse Savannah River Co and WAJY Joy 102.7 FM.
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Professional Educators Association
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Aiken County Sees 2.7 Million Deficit and Tax Hike Details
The county faces a 2.7 million projected shortfall driven by a 708 student increase and state funding cuts. A 9.6 millage hike would raise about 19 dollars yearly for a 50 000 home. Sheriff Sellers spoke to trustees on the district's use.
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Aiken County
Howard Sellers
Council Edges Attracting New Industry With Tax Break
Aiken County Council approved a fee in lieu of taxes ordinance in an executive session to lure big investments. Industrial plants valuing 85 million dollars or more will see a 6 percent assessment rate, down from the state 10.5 percent, aiding negotiations with potential firms. Chairman Carrol H. Warner says the move strengthens competitive position and disclosure remains limited.
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Council
Carrol H. Warner
Warner
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