Low Turnout Predicted For Aiken County Races
Denton T. Johnson of the Aiken County Registrations and Elections Commission forecasts a very light turnout in Tuesday’s elections for the Aiken County Council and School Board due to general voter disinterest. He predicts no more than 5 000 voters, far below last year’s 48 000 presidential election count, with absentee ballots also light.
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Aiken
Aiken County
School Board
Justice Department
North Augusta
Johnson
Clinton
Bush
Perot
Car
District precincts listed for multiple districts
A catalog of precinct allocations includes District 1 precincts 21 24 30 31 36 39 with partials 14 34 40 42. District 4 precincts 10 25 28 29 54 55 with partials 9 26 58. District 8 precincts 13 33 57 with partials 3 5 6 11 22 34 40 52 56. District 9 precincts 20 47 53 with partials 1 6.
Downtown garden project brightens Laurens Street area
Duchassis and Wetzel unveil a new garden behind Malia's Restaurant and the Loft at Laurens as part of a Laurens Street facelift. The copper fountain, Japanese maples, seasonal plantings, and a fenced rest area between the Commercial Hotel and Alley Restaurant boost downtown appeal.
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Richland Avenue
Gay
Garden Room
Jim Hegler
J. Fountain Copper Works
White Rock
S.C. Gay Whatley
David
Whatley
Duchassis
Laurens Street
Aiken Council Eyes Garbage Fee Hike in 1993 Budget
City council previews the 1993 94 budget showing a balanced 90 mill plan with general fund 14.26 million and utility fund 9.61 million, no millage rise, but a proposed garbage collection rate increase from 6.35 to 7.75 per month to cover rising costs and county dumping fees.
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Aiken
Steven T. Thompson
Council On Sa Yy
South Carolina Aeronautics Administration
Aiken Municipal Airport
Thompson
Fred B
Savannah River
Tompson
Thanks To New Program Protects Children Nationwide
A program helps protect children against abuse highlighting that offenders come from all occupations and backgrounds. Melanie Arrington of Aiken County's Guardian ad Litem Program notes the pervasive risk and the potential for every child to be safeguarded.
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Melanie Arrington
Aiken County
Guardian
Local tip line prompts reader tips
A short callout invites readers to share news or tips by calling 648 2311 for possible coverage. The item is a community engagement note rather than a report of events.
Deaths in New Jersey and Greenwood Area Figures
Obituary notices list Gaetano Ducate of Lincoln Park New Jersey Sarah Ann Nalley Scott of Aiken Thomas Fallaw and Kate Winn Fallaw of Greenwood and Claude A Bazemore Jr of North Augusta.
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Gaetano Ducate
Lincoln Park
N.J
Sarah Ann Nalley Scott
Aiken
Thomas Fallaw
Greenwood
Kate Winn Fallaw
Claude A. Bazemore Jr
North Augusta
Driving Event Becomes Aiken Equine Tradition
The second year of the Combined Driving Event in Aiken continues after a strong kickoff. Held by the Aiken Driving Club to benefit Hitchcock Woods, the dressage test drew crowds under sunny skies as spectators relaxed, while two local onlookers offered running commentary. A marathon competition is scheduled today with free spectator access at 8:30 a.m.
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Mona Blume
Aiken Driving Club
Hitchcock Woods
Woods
At Risk Ten Years Later Educators Still See Shortfalls
A decade after the 1983 report A Nation at Risk officials warn that U S schools remain underperforming despite some improvements. Former Education Secretary Terrel Bell says results are disappointing and rigorous coursework remains unmet. The piece notes ongoing concerns about standards and expectations.
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New York
White House
Terrel H. Bell
National Commission On Excellence In Education
Bell
Salt Lake City
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Carl Langley
Aiken County Council
Carrol H. Warner
Mike Toole
LaWana McKenzie
Doug Greene
Eddie Butler
W. Russ Ferrara
Willar Hightower
Lester Smalls
North Augusta Municipal
Thomas Greene
Scott Beck
Pat Carpenter
William Gray
Andy Windham
Carol B. Millwood
Inease Williamson
Steve Carter
David Walker
Johnny Shaw
Preston Maroney
John B. Bradley
Robert L. Stultz
Mark S. Melton
Jennifer F. Jeancake
Gail E. Wilkinson
Jack Hunter
Jim Loftis
Bruce Duchassis
Jack Wetzel
Duchossis
Ing
America
Ginny Southworth
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Reno Aero
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