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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 2007
Page
4
Leaders in Vaucluse and Warrenville oppose new taxes and stronger government involvement. The incorporation move ment drew criticism from Aiken Burnettown officials, yet a 2008 petition drive gathered nearly 1,000 signatures backing a GVW referendum to decide on creating a new city.
In September the Aiken County Sheriff's Office dismissed four narcotics officers after an internal inquiry found they barhopped in Augusta and North Augusta and allegedly engaged in an illicit act in an unmarked vehicle. A fifth deputy was suspended and later resigned. no charges have been filed. Sheriff Michael Hunt called for state investigators to review possible misuse of government funds misconduct in office and improper destruction of evidence. The status of many related drug cases remains unresolved.
In 2007 the district shifted leadership as Linda Eldridge left after 12 years to join the University of Florida faculty. Beth Everitt, a 25 year veteran of the Albuquerque district, was chosen as the new superintendent by a 6-3 board vote with six finalists reduced to ten and a 21 member screening panel. Deputy Bill Gallman served as interim superintendent through December 31.
After two years of planning the Richland Avenue Super Wal-Mart opens on Oct 24 prompting questions about a Sam's Club site in Aiken County. Wal-Mart officials say they continue to explore possible locations while Sam's Club members must continue to travel elsewhere. The Savannah River Ecology Laboratory faced budget cuts from the Department of Energy in 2007 and congressional scrutiny, raising concerns about its future despite brief reprieves.
In Aiken a fight over St Mary Help of Christians Church historic designation stalls a proposed expansion. Officials clash with the Historic Register rules as church leaders seek removal or partial labeling of the site, with the Planning Commission proposing partial removal and City Council to decide.
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