Aiken County approves hotel tax on accommodations
The county council passed on third reading an ordinance imposing a local accommodations tax effective Oct 1. County administrator Clay Killian estimates up to $100,000 yearly from about 10 qualifying businesses, aligning with Aiken and North Augusta practices. Council member Chuck Smith pushed for discussion before final vote.
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Schools Battle Obesity Through Food Choices
In the Aiken High School cafeteria hundreds of students choose from vending machines pizza or hamburgers as part of daily meals. Food service manager Ann Griffin notes the menu uses 80 percent lean ground chuck and low fat cheese with pepperoni on pizza, reflecting USDA guidelines adopted in 1994.
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Aiken County
Aiken County Seniors Outpace State ACT Scores
Aiken County seniors averaged 20.4 on the ACT, up 0.2 from 2003, while the state average rose to 19.3. The county group of 272 trailed the national average but remained above the state, with Dr. Frank Roberson noting potential higher participation. More than 800 county seniors opt for the SAT instead.
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Frank Roberson
South Carolina ACT Scores Edge Up but Lag National Avg
South Carolina students improved their ACT average to 19.3 from 19.2, but still trail the national average of 20.9. Roberson says the ACT remains a strong alternative and remains popular with students and colleges continue to consider those scores.
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SRNL and MCG to collaborate on research projects
The Savannah River National Laboratory and the Medical College of Georgia will sign a collaborative agreement to jointly pursue projects that apply SRS developed technologies to medical use. WSRC President Bob Pedde and SRNL Director Dr. Todd Wright will join MCG President Daniel W. Rahn at the signing to discuss life sciences and engineering powered collaborations.
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Traffic light planned for Ascauga Lake Ludlow Lake intersection
A traffic signal approved by the South Carolina Department of Transportation will be added at the Ascauga Lake and Ludlow Lake roads intersection just outside North Augusta. Sheriff Michael Hunt welcomed the decision noting recent wrecks and growth in the Midland Valley High School area. Senator Tommy Moore also commented on the latest review of the request.
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