Salley Squabble Heights Townsfolk Over Strut Funds
Salley residents clash with town officials after Councilman Lester Stillinger accuses the town of mismanagement in the Chitlin Strut funds. He cites missing records and unapproved raises while Mayor Jack Able defends payments for accident damages and notes monthly financial statements.
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Salley
Lester Stillinger
Stillinger
Linger
State Highway Department
Jack Able
Cecil Amaker
Able
Betty Adams
Terry McMillan
McMillan
Lawyers Lose Free Copies of Preliminary Hearing Transcripts
Aiken County lawyers will no longer receive free verbatim transcripts of magistrates court preliminary hearings. Under state law magistrates must provide only synopses, and lawyers must obtain transcripts at their own expense. Magistrate L Glenn Holley protested the note taking requirement, threatening to stop handling city cases.
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Aiken County
Neil Forney
Court Administration Office
Columbia
Forney
L. Glenn Holley
Aiken Optimist Club Prepares for Soccer Program
Morris Jones announces breakfast for dinner to neighbors amid chatter about Carolyn Holley’s sister in Salley trying to reach her. Aiken Optimist Club gears for a soccer program with Dr. Durward Pridgen and Dr. James Barham conducting football prospects cardiograms and blood pressure checks. remarks follow a Carolina High School football player’s death.
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Morris Jones
Carolyn Holley
Salley
Carolyn
Durward Pridgen
James Barham
Aiken High
Carolina
Hot Sticky Weather Expected Through Thursday
A hot and humid pattern continues with partly cloudy skies tonight and tomorrow. Thunderstorms are possible mainly after noon and in the evening, with temperatures reaching the lower 90s and overnight lows in the low 70s. Chance of rain rises from 10 percent tonight to 20 percent by Thursday. Weekend looks similar with daily afternoon and evening storms and highs in the lower 90s and lows in the lower 70s.
Reward Fund Reaches Over $1,000 for Rock Throwing Case
The Thomas W. Greene Reward Fund in North Augusta totals 1062 with checks payable to the fund accepted at Farmers and Merchants Bank. Administrators include Walter E. Newman public safety director Timothy Mirshak and Edward Collins. local and Legion posts add 500 and 100 respectively. Information should be directed to the Aiken County Sheriff's Department.
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Thomas W. Greene
North Augusta
T.W. Greene
Warren Kenrick
Farmers and Merchants Bank
North Augusta Plaza
Walter E. Newman
Hour of Decision guides Aiken in 1977 78 surplus report
The City of Aiken released its 1977 78 annual report titled Hour of Decision detailing department by department goals and results The report notes a small surplus and asks if current service levels can be maintained without new revenue City Manager Roland H Windham stresses citizen input The city earned 210 280 40 from its investment program saving about 25 mills in taxes and collected 15 580 in delinquent licenses from Government Consultants Recreation participation reached 739 000 up from 713 790 with progress including Old Airport ballfield renovations but Phase III Hopeland Gardens and Virginia Acres Park improvements lag due to construction problems
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Aiken
Roland H. Windham
Government Consultants of
Columbia
Airport
Hopeland Gardens
Virginia Acres Park
Inside Today They Still Remember The King
Aiken County Today reviews public tributes and community remembrances for King as readers reflect on his impact. The page highlights editorials and obituaries noting enduring influence across local life and culture.
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Aiken County Today
Abby
Aiken County Bondsman Ordinance Challenged by State Officials
State officials challenge the March passed bondsman ordinance limiting magistrates in Aiken County. Neil Forney of the state court administration orders magistrates to ignore the ordinance or face court action. Council Chairman Carrol H. Warner defends the measure, claiming it serves its purpose and will not be rescinded.
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Aiken County
Neil Forney
Columbia
Forney
Carrol H. Warner
Palmetto
Supreme Court
Attorney General
Aiken N A May Handle Own Cases
Magistrate L Glenn Holley told a meeting that he will not continue servicing Aiken magisterial cases. He cited city funding cuts and noted magistrates must take notes at preliminary hearings. He announced he would quit handling Aiken city cases immediately.
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General Assembly
Forney
Holley
City of Aiken
Aiken
North Augusta
L. Glenn Holley
Neil Forney
Southern Bell to impose part of 32 percent rate hike under bond
Southern Bell announces a partial 21 percent of its 32 percent request will take effect under bond on August 31. Residential rates rise by 2 dollars monthly for one party service and 1.45 for two or four party. Basic business rates up 4.85 and residential connection fees from 32 to 45.25. Pay tolls up from 10 to 25 cents not implemented August 31. Hearings set for October 16 before the South Carolina Public Service Commission.
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Columbia (Ap
Southern Bell Telephone Co
Harry R. Marsh
South Carolina
Southern Bell
Marsh
South Carolina Public Service Commission
PSC
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B.E. Nichols
Lin Smithwick
Aiken Optimist
Gilard
Optimists
Annual Report
Lee
Bondsman
Aiken, N.A
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