Editorial warns against SRS budget cuts and job losses
The piece argues against Bush's proposed 159 million SRS cut, warning it could cost about 2000 jobs and hinder local economic diversification. It notes opposition from Sen. Thurmond and Rep. Graham and urges local lawmakers to press for keeping funding for cleanup and new missions at SRS.
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SRS
George W. Bush
Savannah River
Aiken
Edgefield County Economic Development Partnership
EDP
Tim Dangerfield
Aiken 20
Lindsey Graham
Church sues to force Local Option Sales Tax use order
His Way Fellowship on Springdale Road sues county officials to require funds from the Local Option Sales Tax be spent in the ballot listed order. Officials hint the measure intended proportional distribution among entities, as if entering county coffers, foreshadowing more lawsuits.
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His Way Fellowship
Springdale Road
Rother
Fle
Aiken Standard Staff Lineup Displays Editorial Roles
The Aiken Standard lists staff members including Editor Jeffrey B. Wallace, Managing Editor Timothy E. O Briant, Circulation Director Ellen C. Priest, and Pressroom Supervisor James R. Bennett Jr. The roster also notes Systems Manager David Boyd and others as part of the paper's operations.
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Jeffrey B. Wallace
Slness
Ellen C. Priest
Garth R. Groshans
Timothy E. O'Briant
James R. Bennett Jr
Four wheelers on the road debate in South Carolina
Paul Steadman of Aiken argues that farm tractors can travel roads with tags license and insurance while four wheelers cannot cross shoulders or ride between fields. He calls for a law allowing four wheelers on roads or removing tractors from road use.
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South Carolina
Paul Steadman
Aiken
Balanced energy policy favors coal as stable electricity source
The piece argues for coal as a cornerstone of a diverse energy mix to avoid blackouts and high bills. It notes past overreliance on natural gas, rising gas prices, and calls for clean coal tech and carbon sequestration to curb emissions while maintaining affordable power.
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United States
Middle East
California
South Carolina
North American Electric Reliability Council
Environmental Protection Agency
Zero Emission Coal Alliance
Los Alamos National Laboratory
First Steps grant boosts Aiken County child programs
The Aiken County First Steps program earned a 1.37 million dollar grant to expand four year old kindergarten caregiver training parenting education and child health services The grant amount may adjust with legislative funding and a long-term plan aims to improve first grade readiness and reduce future education and welfare costs Peggy Wertz will become executive director in June with Karen Papouchado assisting in grant setup and board members praised for four years of work.
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Aiken County
First Steps
Peggy Wertz
North Aiken
Peggy
Karen Papouchado
Karen
Betty Farris
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Michael Hall
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Jan Bromley
Sean ‘Thomas
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Louisiana Wright
Richard Alvanos
Deanna Brown
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Gail Graham
Trish Kohl
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