Editorial: GOP blocked tax break limits. voters urged to act
Aiken Standard readers are urged to vote in November arguing the Republican House blocked a bill limiting offshore corporate tax breaks. The letter-writer appeals to workers across parties, criticizes GOP obstruction and calls for change in South Carolina. Readers are invited to comment via TalkBack or email.
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Corrections Notice From The Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard corrects Tea Garden Gifts closing noting it opened 24 years ago at Laurens Street by Sandra Harris. A photo outline misidentified men in "Aiken men tackle boating trial": Bud Coward Phil Napier Dr. Tripp Buchanan Dr. Tom Cofer Gordon Reese Owen Clary. Call Melissa Hanna to report errors.
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Aiken County School Board Finalizes Two Ballot Questions
The Aiken County Board of Education approves two questions for the November ballot seeking a one-cent sales tax for accelerated school construction and renovation. The county election office must receive documents by Friday to place them on the ballot. The plan estimates 125000 in revenue over 10 years, with 10 percent for tax relief and 10 percent of the remainder for contingencies.
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School board plans meetings to inform district staff
Board member Ray Fleming notes the aim is to brief all district employees on facility status and needs. Superintendent Beth Everitt and staff will present a comprehensive schedule so staff can relay accurate information. Deputy Superintendent David Caver says two schools open Monday, including a new Ridge Spring Monetta middle school campus and Greendale Elementary after summer repairs.
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Salley May Be Home for New Buffie’s Poultry Farm
The S C Department of Health and Environmental Control received a permit application from Philip and Buffie Poole to build Buffie’s Poultry Farm on a 40 acre Hollow Creek Road parcel in Salley. The plan foresees a normal live weight production of 311100 pounds and waste managed by a permitted manure broker. DHEC will review the Animal Facility Management Plan, available via the department FOIA office, in light of local opposition to nearby poultry operations over environmental concerns.
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Public input window opens for new farm facility in Aiken County
The notice invites written comments within 30 days starting August 12 directed to William Chaplin at DHEC Industrial Agricultural and Storm Water Permitting Division. If 20 comments are received, a public hearing will be held. DHEC will not handle zoning issues. county officials address building permits and site plans.
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Equine Rescue manager fulfills bucket list with Saratoga trip
Equine Rescue of Aiken farm manager Jim Rhodes lived a longtime dream by visiting Saratoga Springs New York this August. A last minute hotel room swap led to a NYC flight and a race day seat at Saratoga Race Course where Palace Malice ran in the Whitney Handicap. Rhodes met polo officials and trainers, attended Fasig Tipton yearling auction events, and urged others to pursue their own bucket list while life lasts.
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