South Carolina Prepares for Welfare Reform Impact
The state tightens rules ahead of federal changes, limiting welfare to 24 months with exemptions. DSS officials cite 1700 local recipients in Aiken County and stress employment emphasis, case manager contracts, and safety nets as key to implementing the Family Independence Act. Transportation and language shifts shape the new customer relationship.
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Clinton
Palmetto
South Carolina
Margaret Key
Aiken County
Department of Social Services
MJ Hamberg
Economic Services Division
Aikens County
DSS
Tommy Moore
D-Clearwater
Ms. Hamberg
Best Friend
Aiken
Jerry Adams
Adams
Resorts Hope Hurricane Impact Will Fade This Weekend
Myrtle Beach hotel managers report only eight weekend reservations lost, with phones still ringing for new bookings. Local business leaders cite wet weather and events like Hurricane Bertha and the Atlanta Games as a dent to a usually busy season. Forecasters warn dangerous rip tides and erosion through Saturday. Emergency officials urge residents to stay alert as responders prepare.
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John Green
Myrtle Beach Hilton
Nancy Suddreth
Lenoir
N.C
Grand Strand
Atlanta
Ashley Ward
Myrtle Beach Area
Ms. McCaskill
Dennis Clark
Charleston County
Hopeland Horse Trials Begin in Aiken This Weekend
The fifth annual Carolina First Hopeland Horse Trials start with dressage and stadium jumping today from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Aiken Mile Track on Banks Mill Road. Cross country events follow Sunday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Hopeland Farms. Admission is free and programs and concessions will be available.
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Carolina First Hopeland
Aiken Mile
Banks Mill Road
Hopeland Farms
New Ellenton Residents Call For Sewer Crisis Settlement
O Neal pledges direct action to fix town problems and negotiates a better sewer bill solution. He cites citizen harm from current system and urges elected officials to settle disputes for the community’s sake. Mrs. O Neal notes residents fear moving out as sewer costs burden households.
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O'Neal
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