New law sparks tax revolt over motor home breaks
Aiken County Auditor Cyrus Spradley calls a new General Assembly measure granting retroactive tax relief for motor homes a nightmare for tax offices. The law lowers assessments from 10.5 percent to 6 percent or 4 percent for primary or secondary residences, triggering refunds for taxes paid since January 1 and requiring countywide revaluation for primary residence cases.
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Aiken
Cyrus Spracley
Spradley
State Department of Revenue
General Assembly
Spracley
Spratley
State Revenue Agency
Index Classifieds Comics Crosswords and TV Notes
A concise roundup page listing classifieds, comic strips, a Dear Abby column, movie notes, opinions, sports updates, stock data, and television listings. Readers find brief items across columns including entertainment, gossip, market chatter, and schedule notes.
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School Starts Smoothly At Schofield Middle
Students Lindsay King and Jenny Peace disembark a bus at Schofield Middle School as staff photographer Bit Bengtson captures first day scenes. Principal Sheneque Jackson notes unusually calm start with positive mood as teachers greet arriving pupils.
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Bit Bengtson
Lindsay King
Jenny Peace
Schofield Middle School
Beginning of 1999 2000 school year in Aiken County
About 25 000 students and families started classes in Aiken County as district leaders reported a smooth first day. Extra security officers were visible and high school curricula expanded. Principal Dwight Smith praised the morning, while Peggy Trivelas noted no major surprises on her first day as East Aiken Elementary principal. Dr Bill Gallman echoed the positive brief. Bus issues were minor with two mechanical failures and a need for five more drivers as the district serves about 16 000 students across roughly 14 000 square miles.
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Aiken County
Dwight Smith
Gloverville Elementary
East Aiken Elementary
Peggy Trivelas
Bill Gallman
New North Augusta and Aiken Schools Open Amid Busy First Day
Dwight Smith notes mostly minor air conditioning issues as North Augusta High and nearby campuses report traffic surges. North Aiken Elementary opens with parents and students navigating unfamiliar layouts while Redcliffe Elementary expands, and New Ellenton Middle earns praise from Principal Sheneque Jackson for a smooth day. Rosie Berry of North Augusta High counts many new registrants and a large freshman class assisted by a Wednesday orientation.
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North Aiken Elementary
Redcliffe Elementary
New Ellenton Middle
Sheneque Jackson
Rosie Berry
North Augusta High
Caged Bird dropped from SAHS reading list
Protests at South Aiken High School led to removal of Maya Angelou novel I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings from an unofficial student reading list. District officials reviewed concerns, deciding the material is inappropriate for some freshmen, thanking protest leaders and administrators for handling the issue.
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South Aiken High School
SRS security effort earns praise from DOE head
DOE security chief retired Gen Eugene Habiger praised Savannah River Site for its security culture after a direct assessment during his first phase visit. He called the site's awareness program the best he has seen and outlined a four phase plan to review and shape national security policies across DOE facilities.
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