County debates local government fund needs and reimbursements
County administrator cites 223.2 million base for last year with 10.6 million new money. House bill H.3009 is SCAC’s position and the council is urged to seek support from the Aiken County delegation. Officials note uncertainty over this year’s funding and Pax ice storm reimbursements. Local leaders say 75 percent of damage costs may remain due.
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Aiken County Budget Retreat Highlights Parks to Dam Permits
County department heads outlined last year’s successes and future needs during the budget planning retreat. Parks chief Mark van der Linden cited upgrades funded by the Capital Projects Sales Tax and tourism engagement gains. Engineering Director Joe Berry discussed dam permit timing, erosion control, and plans for EMS Station 6 and a Public Works facility. Deputy needs covered included e-waste, inmate labor losses, Animal Shelter staffing, euthanasia rate drop, IT security, and Emergency Management staffing. The panel praised teamwork as a budget is aimed for early May.
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Open house at Aiken Training Track promotes Trials and Breakfast
Track Group hosted an open house for about 100 attendees offering free coffee and doughnuts. Event coordinator Nikki Ridenour invited public visitors to watch future stars train and promoted Breakfast at the Gallops on March 17 and the 75th Aiken Trials on March 18, with commemorative julep cups for sale.
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Trump touts Dreamliner as American job engine in SC rally
At a South Carolina hangar Trump praised Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner calling it an amazing piece of art made of carbon fiber. He urged Buy American and hire American while detailing plans to cut Air Force One costs and promising more Florida rallies from his Winter White House.
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