School bond issue debate over five new schools and costs
The Blue Ribbon Committee urged funding a bond to build five new schools and 1 041 395 square feet of facilities. Estimates ranged from 60 to 126 million with costs including land, hallways, equipment, and administration. Board members urged careful cuts and public support, noting a 90 day path to referendum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kay Chriswell
Inease Williamson
Sheran Proctor
Johnny Shaw
Charles Reames
John Morgan
Slay
Morgan
Dangerfield
Williamson
School growth sparks call for more classrooms in Warrenville region
Additions continued from Page 1A show pride in local students and grandkids. The committee recommends adding over 40 000 square feet to the school. Area 3 officials note classrooms are too small and growth will require more space, while some urge restraint on new schools.
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Lamback
Xay Chriswell
Area 3
Voters weigh Kerrey stand on SRS amid national security worry
In Barnwell and beyond voters emphasize voting for the person over party while cautioning Kerrey must adjust his stance on the SRS facility to win support. Residents cite investment in the plant and concerns about long term defense needs and national security in an election year.
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Jones
Doe
James Frazier
Barnwell
Kerrey
SRS
Keenshaw
Florida Cable Firm Benches In On County City Franchises
Palmetto Cablevision must sign contracts with both county and city due to separate franchise agreements. Residents complain of rate hikes poor delivery and slow service with over 1000 petitions calling for improvements. Officials cite FCC mandates as a key factor behind service problems.
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Palmetto Cablevision
Corncil
Cablevision
Irene K. Rudnick
D-Aiken
Columbia Telvision
Federal Communications Commission
Reapportionment Clash Over Justice Department Review
County council debates redrawing districts under the Voting Rights Act with Hightower opposing the map while Gallman defends a plan to create a second black majority seat. Baggott argues against altering a long standing district structure despite minority population numbers.
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Hightower
Justice Department
Gallman
NAACP
James B. Baggott
Baggott
Shuttle Readies Expedition Traces Ancient Urban Centers
Explorers in four wheel drive vehicles and a helicopter use images from Challenger and U S and French satellites to trace ancient roads. Qualified archaeologists say findings suggest flourishing urban civilizations in Oman and Yemen alongside Mesopotamia.
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Tory
Portland State
Oregon
Fandaville
Oman
Yemen
Mesopotamia
Challenger
U.S
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Moore
Aiken County
Joseph Brooks
Ginny Sousi
L-B-C Middle School
Melanie Hutto
Warrenville
Libby Bland
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E — Aiken Mall
G.N. Snelling
Greene St
Augusta
Aiken
Rom Greyhound Bus Ste Eee
Florida
ES E Lauder
Tess
Estee Lauder
Ana Jas
Dice
Heritage Square
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