Murder suspect planned jail break foiled in Aiken
Robert Atkins 31 was found to have a handcuff key on Feb 10 and was plotting an escape from Doris Gravat Detention Center before officials uncovered the plan. He was returned to Aiken County Jan 15 to face trial for Jessica Lynne Carpenter murder.
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Aiken County
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Killian
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John Rowley
Rowley
Aiken Standard
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Senator Moore proposes 42 cent sales tax hike in S C
Aiken County Senator Tommy Moore unveils a one year plan calling for a 42 cent sales tax increase paired with tax relief to raise about 913 million dollars. He says the measure would shield public education from deep cuts, potentially saving thousands of teaching jobs and preventing larger class sizes.
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Moore
D-Clearwater
S.C. House of Representatives
State Department of Educaton
Moore faces uphill battle over proposed South Carolina tax plan
GOP critics say Senator Moore’s budget would trigger the largest tax increase in state history amid a downturn. Senator Ryberg argues a hike in sales and cigarette taxes plus car tax cap raises will total about 145 million, funding Medicaid and avoiding government expansion, while Governor Sanford opposes a cigarette tax hike.
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Tommy ‘Moore
Greg Ryberg
R-Aiken
South Carolina
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Moore
Mark Sanford
State faces tax hike proposal amid shortfall
Sen. Tommy Moore backs a plan to raise the sales tax from 5 to 7 percent excluding food, add a tobacco tax, and lift the homestead exemption to $55,000. The package aims to cover a forecast shortfall with additional revenue, but the move is unpopular.
Lawmakers Split Over Moore Tax Proposal Amid Economic Strain
Rep. Bill Clyburn expresses cautious support if Moore’s plan is written. others warn against higher taxes. GOP members Jim Stewart and Roland Smith oppose tax hikes, while Ken Clark signals openness, as debate centers on state employee fairness and potential bond measures.
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Bill Clyburn
D-Aiken
Moore
GOP House
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R-Aiken
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Warnle
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Smith
House
Ways and Means
Ken Clark
Aiken County Boards Moves to Hike Taxes with 15 Mill Increase
The Aiken County Board of Education approved a 15 mill tax hike for 2003-2004 to cover a 12.1 million deficit, pairing with budget cuts. Trustees favored restoring funding for alternative schools over higher tax levels, noting a 60 dollar rise for a $100,000 home and aiming to avoid shifting students back to other options.
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Aiken County
S.C. House of
Larry Murdy
Linda Eldridge
Rowland to Leave Aiken Sheriff’s Office After Primary Loss
Outgoing Aiken Sheriff Jody Rowland said he will not stay with the department after May 15 and has started selling his resume. He lost the March 25 Republican nomination and served since January 31 after Howard Sellers left for Homeland Security.
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Jody Rowland
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Edgefield
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