Holler Targets Change Critics in State Race
Holler says a group of out of touch officials block new ideas to protect their own interests and pocketbooks. He levels criticisms at State Rep Jim Hodges and Metts, labeling him honorable, while asserting the state leads in prison populations and that more criminals benefit lawyers’ income.
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Holler
Metts
Heller
DOE layoffs eyed at SRS amid 1996 budget debate
SRS officials say Secretary Pena directed notice to all DOE employees that federal layoffs may occur depending on the final 1996 budget due in September. Spokesman Bill Taylor cites 65 to 68 potential SRS federal losses, with site managers told to plan for worst case. House bill questions headquarters funding shares.
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SRS
Secretary of Energy
Federico Pena
DOE
Bill Taylor
Taylor
Graham
Norwood Tare
House
Lindsey
Kevin Bishop
John Stone
Norwood
School bands begin pre season drills under heat focus
Hornets Midland Valley and Silver Bluff bands start workouts with emphasis on heat adaptation and unity. Directors Johnson Napier Deen Laurenza outline routines including plays marching and drill, with early field sessions at 8 am and indoor music practice as temperatures rise.
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Hornets
Johnson
Midland Valley
Brian Napier
Brian
Chuck Deen
Silver Bluff
Mercury
Perry announces run for city council seat
Veteran City Councilman Robert Skipper Perry Jr. announced a bid for an at large council seat. He emphasized guiding growth to protect Aiken’s beauty and history while boosting economic development to offset layoffs at the Savannah River Site. Perry cited his 24 years on the council and local roots as strengths.
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Robert
Skipper) Perry Jr
Perry
Council
Aiken
Savannah River
Aiken High School
US Navy
Usc—Aiken
University of South Carolina
Columbia
Aiken Sertoma Club
Aiken Symphony Guild
Historic Aiken Society
Skip Sports
Farmers and Merchants Bank and
Houndslake Realty
Promise Keepers CEO Paid Despite Denials
The Promise Keepers founder Bill McCartney, billed as unpaid by the ministry, received 61,833 in compensation plus benefits over two years and a 4,000 honorarium for most conferences, according to tax records. Spokesman Mark DeMoss confirmed the honorarium while noting other speakers also receive it.
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Birmingham
Ala
Promise Keepers
Bill McCartney
Mark DeMoss
McCartney
University of Colorado
DeMoss
Clinton Uses Line Item Veto for First Time in Decades
Clinton becomes the first president to wield the line item veto after Congress enacted a bill taking effect January 1 that lets him strike spending items or tax breaks affecting 100 or fewer taxpayers. He may veto any tax provisions listed by Congress within five days of signing. Republicans acknowledge small add-ons appear in tax bills, with vetoed items potentially impacting Big Three automakers and real estate investment trusts.
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Ulysses S. Grant
Clinton
Congress
Ators
GOP
John Kasich
Ohio
House Budget Committee
Police List Details Numerous Probation Violations and Warrants
A compiled list shows Marion Griggs Jr. 49 disorderly conduct probation violation Leroy Alford Jenkins 24 bench warrant and false information to an officer Leroy Langford 41 murder criminal sexual conduct and kidnapping Kimberly Corley 20 grand larceny auto trespass Tyrone James 27 contempt of family court Jerry Hilderbrand 29 contempt of family court Daryl Schrock 36 contempt of family court Carl Ennis 29 contempt Kenneth Sellers 36 return for general sessions Bobby McKevie 38 disorderly conduct Ferrando 25 forgery and distribution of crack cocaine Craig Gantt 19 armed robbery and illegal possession of a pistol under 21 Antonio Johnson 19 possession of crack cocaine with intent Gilbert Day II 28 fraudulent check under 500 nine counts Martha Busbee 34 fraudulent check under 500 two counts Teddy Busbee 36 fraudulent check under 500 Bobby O Bryan 34 shoplifting Jose Johnson 19 no driver's license Ernest McIntosh 44 failure to appear and pay family court.
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Marion Griggs Jr
Leroy Alford Jenkins
Leroy Langford
Kimberly Marlena Corley
Tyrone James
Jerry Allen Hilderbrand
Daryl Lee Schrock
Carl Douglas Ennis
Kenneth Ray Sellers
Bobby James McKevie
Frank Mark Ferrando
Craig Daniel Gantt
Antonio Dean Johnson
Gilbert Edward Day II
Martha Ann Busbee
Teddy Jerome Busbee
Bobby Gene O’bryan
Jose Filipe Johnson
Ernest Wiley Mcintosh
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Jim Hodges
SRS Tromi
Joe Laurenza
Aiken High
Ann
Child's Play, Inc
Warrenville, S.C
Ortho
Pony Beauty Rest
Augusta Ops West Mesa
N. Augusta