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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1998
Page
8
Local expert Lynn Clarke stresses quick shelter away from vehicles during tornadoes and outlines actions for homes and public buildings. She notes the 1995 South Carolina had 54 tornadoes and urges having a plan plus battery radio and first aid kit. watch and warning definitions, shelter guidance, and emergency numbers are provided.
Union reps contest plans as Owens-Corning considers selling its yarn manufacturing unit. Company officials say attrition and hiring pace will shape staffing. negotiations with workers proceed with a new round set for May 5-6. The project at Aiken and Anderson received a 191 million pledge over five years under a 1995 South Carolina Enterprise Zone Act agreement aimed at creating 50 jobs, with about 150 hired since then.
Aiken Regional Medical Center offers a puberty education class for girls undergoing physical emotional and social changes. The session is Thursday April 30 from 6 30 to 8 30 pm and requires attendance with a parent or guardian. Sign up by calling the Resource Center at 641 5926. Registration is required.
County Administrator Bill Shepherd outlined a plan to present a balanced Fiscal 1999 budget after noting real property and vehicle taxes are down from last year. He cited slower development, fewer new cars, and uncertain truck tax revenues as key factors while promising a budget still solvable within the current 58.5 mill tax base and existing revenue streams.
Regions Financial Corp. posts a record first quarter with net income of 86.2 million up 16 percent from 1997. Earnings per share rise 14 percent to 58 cents. The bank completed six mergers including PALFED Inc. and Greenville Financial, with further combinations in Florida and Georgia. Regions operates more than 500 offices across six southeastern states offering mortgage banking, insurance, securities brokerage and mutual funds.
Rep. Billy Bean says the bill is unlikely to pass as a constitutional change requires two thirds in both houses and voter approval. Rep. Molly Spearman notes public desire for a vote. Hodges backs a lottery as part of his campaign while Drummond and Land discuss near passage. Beasley opposes using lottery funds for education.
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