Belvedere Water District Abolition Likely Signed
Gov. Richard W. Riley expected to sign a bill abolishing the Belvedere Water and Sewer District after a near 3 to 1 referendum approval. The measure, introduced by Rep. Huff, passed the Senate on third reading and awaits governor action as lawmakers anticipate final House approval.
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Belvedere
Richard W
Dick) Riley
Aiken County
State Senate
Thomas E. Huff
D-Belvedere
Rep
Haff
Thomas L. Moore
D-Aiken County
Russ McKinney
William Horton
Horton
Board to View Budget Cutting List for 774 344 Gap
Aiken County Board of Education will review 15 proposed budget cuts totaling 774 344 to balance the current tentative budget. The meeting is tomorrow at 7 30 p m at Midland Valley High School. Six cuts affect personnel and four cancel proposed equipment and supply increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken
Night Tornado Strikes Jackson Causes Widespread Damage
A violent tornado hit Jackson Saturday night causing widespread damage. Trees toppled, shop roofs torn off, and cars damaged while residents aided in repairs. No serious injuries reported as emergency crews assessed damage across four South Carolina counties.
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Jackson
Dennis Boring
Hoyt Dunfieth
3Rd
Tisdale
Dunsieth
Clarks Hill
Boring
Myrtle Long
Fred) Darnell
South Carolina
Barnwell
Bamberg
Orangeburg
S.C
U.S. 301
U.S. 601
National Weather Service
Georgia
Sce&g
Blackville-Springfield
Aiken County
Charleston
United States
Aiken City Council Considers Ryan's Steakhouse Subdivision
The Aiken City Council meets at 7:30 PM in the Municipal Building to consider approving the subdivision of a Rich Plaza lot for a Ryan's Family Steakhouse and a water service request in the Robinwood subdivision. The agenda also includes a use hearing for federal revenue sharing funds, an amendment to the third year CDBG program, housing authority and building codes appointments, drainage plans for Henry Summerall Sr property, and a second reading on an ordinance for Hahn Village street and parking maintenance.
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Rich Plaza
Ryan’s Family
Aiken
Park Ave
S.W
Robinwood
Building Codes Appeal Committee
Henry Summerall Sr
Hahn Village
Murder Indictments Lead to Court Session in Aiken
General Sessions Court opened at the Aiken County Courthouse with Solicitor Robert Harte presenting 27 indictments for the Grand Jury. Judge Rodney A. Peeples presided as murder charges were filed against Charles Williamson Byrd and Andrew David Watson. Byrd, 19, of Aiken, stands accused of killing businessman Jesse L. Harris. Watson is charged with killing his wife outside a Wa goner nightclub.
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General Sessions Court
Aiken County Court House
Robert
Bob) Harte
Second Circuit
Rodney A. Peeples
Charles Williamson Byrd
Andrew David Watson
Byrd
Aiken
Jesse L. Harris
Watson
Wagener
Six North Augustans Seek Council Seats
Six candidates vie for three North Augusta City Council seats in an election to fill four year terms. Republican incumbents James L. Harris and Ellen S. Smith seek re election with Gary H. Street while Democrats Alexander A. Valois Mark A Baynham and Edward Ergle run. Polls open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at multiple precincts including North Augusta Elementary School and North Augusta High School with special precincts for annexed areas. Roggenkamp will not seek re election citing expanded recreation programs.
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North Augusta
James L. Harris
Paul L. Roggenkamp
Ellen S. Smith
Harris
Smith
Gary H. Street
Alexander A. Valois
Mark A
Buddy) Baynham
Edward
Ed) Ergle
Georgia Avenue
Mamie Chance
Summerfield
Hammond Hills
Jackson
Carolina Streets
Old Edgefield
Bradleyville Road
Five Notch Road
Roggenkamp
Presbyterian Church Formed After South Aiken Split
Aiken area members petition to form Missionary Presbyterian Church with 186 backers mostly from South Aiken Presbyterian. Rev. Daniel E. Deaton to lead, Timothy Habbershon as assistant. The church to affiliate with Calvary Presbytery PCA. first services May 1 at South Aiken High School.
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Missionary Presbyterian Church
Aiken
South Aiken
South Africa Presbyterian Church
PCA
Presbyterian Church
United States
PCUS
United
South Aiken High School
South Aiken Mission Church
Congaree
Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church
New Laws May Curb Domestic Violence Series Finale
The article argues lasting change comes from the criminal justice system not simply leaving an abusive home. Policemen report frequent interventions between ex-partners. Naomi Frost-Hewitt of the Aiken Coalition to Assist Abused Persons notes 80 percent credit court treatment for ending violence.
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Naomi Frost-Hewitt
Aiken Coalition
Law changes urged to empower police in domestic violence cases
Aiken Special Report notes barriers for officers to arrest on probable cause for domestic violence and to enter a home without consent. Legislation under consideration would let officers arrest without presence of the act and allow entry when there is probable cause.
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Ms. Frost-Hewitt
General Assembly
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Huff
Don Hartwig
Cathy Hughes
Clay Malcolm
Atlanta
Southern Cross
Ginny Southworth
Abby Erma Bombeck
North Augustans
South Aiken Church
United States of America
Presbyterian Church (USA
Mission Church
South Africa
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