County council weighs jail security options and bid timing
The council debated remote versus manual lock systems for the jail, tabling further action pending a legal opinion. Southeastern’s $90,000 work and potential $135,000 extra security costs drew concern about value. Carter-Goble estimated $240,000 for remote plans plus staff, with bids possible by fall and completion by spring, while the county would settle remaining Southeastern debt if legally required. The panel will consult Sheriff Gunnells on priorities before deciding.
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Southeastern
McCarthy
Steve Carter
Carter-Goble Associates Inc
Columbia
Carter
Gunnells
Jones Receives Thanks Badge and School Board Actions
Jones received the Thanks Badge the Girl Scouts highest adult award. The board endorsed her, while District 3 Rep James R Smith praised Area 1 Advisory Council. The meeting reviewed the Education Improvement Act provisions including attendance rules and no half days. Cindy Blissit became the district internal auditor with a background in accounting.
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Girl Scouts
Aiken Jayceeettes
Aiken Woman's Club
Aiken High School
Schofield Middle School
John L. Jones
The
du Pont Co
Savannah River
Area 3
James R. Smith
Jones
Area 1 Advisory Council
Cindy Blissit
Blissit
Columbia
Wagener
Furman University
Ms. Blissit
Greenville
Allendale Prison Proposal Triggers Heated County Debate
Residents and critics filled the Allendale Municipal Building as officials discussed locating a new state prison in Allendale County. Supporters touted jobs and investment while opponents warned of security risks and falling property values. More than 100 people attended the meeting Tuesday night.
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Allendale
Allendale County
Allendale Municipal
Greenway declines re election to at large Seat 7
North Augusta official Rod W Greenway announces he will not seek another term on the Aiken County Board of Education at large Seat 7. Eugenia Rhodes Anderson immediate candidate for the seat, with R Phillip Beard already declaring for June. Greenway cites increasing job demands as bus transportation supervisor.
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Rod W. Greenway
North Augusta
Aiken County Board of Education
Greenway
Eugenia Rhodes-Anderson
R. Phillip Beard
Langley
North Augusta High School
Rhodes-Anderson
Inease Williamson
Area 1
Linda M. Clary
Clary
J. Chris Verenes
Measure Passes Second Vote For N A Technology Center
Aiken County Council approved a second reading for a $7,850,000 industrial development bond to fund the North Augusta Business Technology Center on a 40 acre site near U S 1 and East Martintown Road. A public hearing is set for Aug 16 at noon.
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North Augusta
Aiken
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Durwood B. Pridgen
Margaret S
Meg) Jones
Brass Breuer
Augusta Road
Aiken, S.C
N.A. Technology Center
Wilcox Hotel
Kimberly-Clark Corp
Aiken County
Csra Computer Service Inc
Edgewood Manor
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