Local leaders push sales tax for school funding in Aiken
Whitesell cites Realtor data showing homes in strong school districts fetch higher prices and 60 percent of homeowners factor schools into buying decisions. Dr. Deidre Martin and Will Williams of chamber and economic development urge a one cent sales tax as a future investment to attract families and tech-ready facilities, linking education and economic growth.
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National Association of Realtors
Whitesell
Realtor.com
Augusta
Lexington
Aiken
Will Williams
Economic Development Partnership
Aiken County
Williams
Chamber leaders back 1 cent sales tax push in Aiken
David Jameson of the Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce urges public input on the referendum. The coalition plans a “1 Cent Makes Sense” campaign with a live website to detail the measure, aiming to raise awareness ahead of the vote. Local government reporter Maayan Schechter covers the details.
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Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce
Aiken Board of Realtors
The
Economic Development Partnership of South Carolina
David Jameson
Greater Aiken
Maayan Schechter
Aiken Standard
MaayanSchechter
City wins FOIA dispute over Project Jackson sessions
Judge Kinard ruled the City followed FOIA rules in executive sessions about Project Jackson. He found minutes and testimony showed proper purpose announcements and lawful voting. Also dismissed nuisance claim regarding stadium and Riverwalk impacts, noting existing river noise and lights. Appeal deadline set at 30 days.
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Donahue
North Augusta
Lark Jones
Todd Glover
Donohue
Aiken
Glover
Jones
Kinard
River Club
Jessye Norman
Augusta
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Peena
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Aikenstandard.com
Aiken, S.C
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Aikenstandard. Com
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Plunkett Heating & Air Conditioning Co., Inc
NEXIA
BeWell Home Services
EEOIC
Laurens St
Waline
Uaes
Iagsouth Mortgages
Paula Blackwell
Agsouthmortgages.com
Joe Harrison
Newberry St
State Farm Bank
State Farm Bank, F.S.B
Bloomington, IL
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