Hightower Challenges Capital Sales Tax Ballot Change
Aiken County Council rejected on a 7 to 1 vote a first reading of Willar Hightower's amendment to modify the capital projects sales tax referendum. Hightower objects to how the Child Advocacy Center was added and criticizes the process while reaffirming support for funding the center though from the general fund. The ballot list was drafted by a local commission with council input, and all members except Hightower opposed accepting the amendment.
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Signalization at Intersection Aims to Boost Safety
Moore cites growth in the area and collaboration with constituents and the DOT to install a traffic signal at the intersection. DOT notes electrical teams will set the signal when schedules permit, with future changes tied to any operational issues that arise.
SRNL and MCG to launch collaboration at Interdisciplinary Building
SRNL and MCG plan a joint effort covering dental materials waste treatment bioremediation environmental contaminants electrochemical studies and 3D imaging among other areas. The ceremony begins at 2 p.m. in MCGs Interdisciplinary Research Building with contact Philip Lord.
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County Accommodations Tax Sees 8 to 1 Approval
The county council approved an accommodations tax amid debate over its use for cultural and tourism projects. Council member Smith opposed, calling it a “bad neighbor policy” and arguing funds should come from self-promoted projects. The measure, proposed by Kathy Rawls, awaits earmarked projects and sets no specifics yet.
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Contractor SEA Apogen did unauthorized work for DOE program
A government probe finds New Orleans based Science and Engineering Associates now Apogen Technologies performed tasks beyond its contract for a federal sick nuclear workers compensation program. Nurses and claims prep were done for doctors to review, prompting criticism from inspector general Levinson and a sharp reply from Sen. Grassley.
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