Females Set to Shape Local Pr imary Outcomes
The article notes women aged 35 to 64 and general female voters leaning heavily in Democratic and Republican primaries. It cites registration figures in Aiken County, with 42 percent of residents eligible to vote and whites comprising 83 percent of registrants, outlining races for sheriff, solicitor, and a new Senate district 24 seat.
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Education Among Big Losers In Budget Cut
Columbia budget cuts hit education hardest with a 54 million reduction while Medicaid 21 million prisons 8 million and social services 6.4 million suffer. Half the cuts may be restored if revenue improves by June 30 Gov Campbell said.
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Budget at a Glance Shows Large Cuts Across Agencies
The budget totals 8.729 billion with 3.526 billion in new cuts. Education faces 54.2 million in reductions, Health and Human Services Medicaid 20.6 million, Corrections 8.1 million, Technical and Comprehensive Education 6.5 million, Social Services 36.4 million, USC 5.6 million including 3.6 million from Columbia, Mental Retardation 4.8 million, Clemson 4.5 million, Courts 1.5 million, and Youth Services 1.2 million.
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Columbia
Clemson
Local Lawmaker Votes Against Tax Offset Plan
A lawmaker, Bean of Kershaw, opposed a property tax increase meant to offset budget cuts after two hours of debate in a crowded governor’s conference room. The vote reflected tension over funding and education.
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D-Kershaw
Vote Officials Look For A High Turnout
Aiken County election chief Dent Johnson predicts as many as 45 percent of the 52 240 registered voters will vote in the Democratic and Republican primaries next Tuesday. A public test of the computerized system was set for Friday as 246 poll managers prepare 59 walk-in precincts and barrier free absentee counting.
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Clinton In Ohio Polling Sites
Clinton visits Ohio polling sites as election sampling continues. Voter turnout patterns, site visits, and campaign emphasis shape early impressions ahead of the next phase of the race.
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Clinton
Ohio
Bush Loses Convention Bounce In Poll Battle
Newsweek shows Clinton leading Bush 53 to 39 percent among 750 voters after the Republican National Convention. CBS New York Times and Los Angeles Times polls report Clinton steady or dipping, with convention bounce shrinking the gap by 14 to 15 points.
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Bill Clinton
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New York Times
Aiken County Schools Prepare for New Year and Bus Challenges
Students return Monday as Aiken County opens the school year with 419 new students expected. Superintendent Dr. Joseph Brooks cites breakfast to start and ongoing construction at six schools plus 118 mobile units to support 25 476 students while addressing transportation issues and aging buses. Police warn school zone lights will be activated Monday morning.
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Aiken County
Joseph Brooks
Brooks
Sents
Hurricane Andrew strengthens toward Bahamas and Florida
The Bahamian government issues a hurricane warning for northern islands and Florida braces as Andrew strengthens to 100 mph. A hurricane watch extends along Florida's east coast toward Titusville, with forecasters warning of potential shifts toward central Florida or the Keys. The storm, now a Category 2, could reach Category 3, threatening Cape Canaveral and the shuttle Endeavour rollout.
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Jack Beven
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Coral Gables
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Thad Altman
Brevard County Commission
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