Edgefield loss spurs push to redeploy Trenton facility
The departure of Urban Outfitters from Trenton to Gap Pennsylvania leaves 485 jobs at risk but creates a chance to showcase local incentives. BOR Investors will retain ownership and FILOT tax breaks for seven more years, aiding potential reoccupancy. Aiken's Economic Development Partnership notes past wins like Bridgestone and MTA America, underscoring a ready framework to attract new tenants and restore employment.
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Pentagon woes show unsure size of workforce under Carter
New Defense Secretary Ashton Carter faces a gnawing problem as auditors find the Pentagon lacks reliable data on its actual headcount. The Government Accountability Office notes no systematic staffing measurements across major offices, with caps from the 1980s and 1990s removed in 2002 and no replacement. Officials blame leadership changes and reorganizations for delays in downsizing and meeting Congress demands. Carter inherits a bloated, fragmented system needing decisive action to reduce civilian, military, and contractor staffing.
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County convention tests Graham and rivals in Aiken
The Aiken County Republican convention on April 18 at the South African Baptist Christian School gym will include officer elections, speeches, resolutions, and a presidential straw poll. The event figures to influence delegates heading to the 2016 Republican National Convention, with Lindsey Graham as the focal point for home-state impact. The poll could shift support among Jeb Bush, Rand Paul, and Rick Perry, highlighting the split among party factions. Delegates selected March 10 and 12 at precinct meetings advance to the county convention and, ultimately, the national event in Cleveland.
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