North Augusta Reelects Mayor Greene and Council Winners
Thomas W. Greene holds the mayoral seat with 825 votes or 76 percent in North Augusta. Mim Woodring, newspaper owner and former county councilmember, garners about 23 percent from 259 write-in votes. Greene, praising the outcome, says the result ends controversy over the activity center and notes write-ins can sway elections.
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North Augusta elects three to city council in three way race
North Augusta voters elected Scott Beck Pat Carpenter and William Gray to the city council each winning about a third of votes Beck 994 Carpenter 1006 Gray 962 with 55 write in votes cited as boosting turnout Beck called it an enthusiastic result and credited the write ins for higher turnout Carpenter noted turnout exceeded expectations and Gray said outcomes hinge on participation and fairness of a larger electorate
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School Board Faces Budget Crisis and Deconsolidation Debate
Dr. Bradley urged focusing on the school system mission amid budget woes and calls for education reform. Inease Williamson won District 1 with 865 votes to 194 for Rev. Walker amid voter apathy. Rev. Walker defended his campaign and denied rumors. Johnny Shaw, reelected in District 4, supports deconsolidation as a potential path while stressing prudent use of funds.
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Jail overcrowding haunts county despite new extension work
State funds are lacking to relieve jail overcrowding as officials acknowledge the problem. Construction of a $700 000 extension began April 5 to enlarge visitation and create new offices while current spaces will be repurposed. Inspections revealed unsafe key control, no automatic fire alarm, inadequate sanitation and ventilation, with tickets and nonworking toilets and showers. The DHEC kitchen rating improves slightly to A 90 percent.
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Council Rescinds Two Ordinances After Session Reopenings
A city council attempted to rescind two ordinances after urgent calls and a recessed session. Attorney John Fantry noted the action lacked proper reopening, making the first rescissions invalid. after formal reconvening the council again rescinded the ordinances with Millard Howington abstaining. Pending Budget and Control Board confirmation on loan details may trigger further action.
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Lawmakers Press Fair Consideration in DOE Site Move
Aikenites pressing for fair treatment of the facility in its budget urged officials to weigh site accomplishments and community support. Rep Butler Derrick met with three consultants reviewing DOE plans to move non nuclear activities from the Mound site Ohio to SRS and discussed cleanup issues.
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High Profile DUI Case Faces Public Sympathy and Pressure
Prosecutors and lawyers note publicity will shape the case as the woman killed is the daughter of a veteran U S senator. University of South Carolina law professor Bill McAninch says sympathy for Thurmond and concern about DUI help prosecutions. Columbia lawyer Jim Morton says a jury may feel pressure to hold someone accountable for the death of a sweet, innocent college girl.
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