New Ellenton to shift fiscal year to July 1
The City of New Ellenton will hold a second reading on a fiscal year change to July 1 through June 30 to align with Aiken County taxes. A temporary sign ordinance faces second reading. Officials from the Aiken County Development Commission discuss a planned sewer system for Jackson costing millions, enabling residents to tap onto a sewer line.
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New Ellenton
Aiken
Iagesun
Aiken County Development Commisssion
Jackson
Joel Batson
North Augusta Council Meeting and Local Elections Notice
North Augusta Council meets Monday at 7 in the Municipal Building. Aiken County Election Commission will hold a March 7 election to fill a Belvedere Fire District Board seat, petitions Jan 13 to Jan 23. Also auditions for Forty Carats at Aiken Community Playhouse Monday and Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. seeking cast of six women and five men for March performances.
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North Augusta
E. Buena Vista Ave
Aiken County Election Commission
Belvedere Fire District Board of Commissioners
County Council
Richland Ave
Aiken
Aiken Community Playhouse
Two Notch Road
Will Cole
Johnston Council To Meet Monday
Johnston officials set a Monday meeting at 7 30 p m to discuss amending the town code. The change would outline conditions for employing a town attorney as stated by Town Clerk Irene Shealy. The session will be in Town Hall.
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Johnston
Irene Shealy
Town Hall
Correction Notice on Temple Fundraiser Error
The Aiken Standard corrects an earlier Thursday edition that listed the wrong charity for an Islamic Temple fundraiser. Funds will support the Sickle Cell Anemia Foundation, with a statewide goal of ten thousand dollars. the drive is ongoing. The Standard regrets the error.
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Aiken Standard
Aiken braces for rapid growth in 1989
Aiken eyes major changes tied to the Savannah River Plant and a contractor shift from Du Pont to Westinghouse. Expect new offices, relocation of hundreds of executives, more local procurement, and expanded housing and roads plans as construction on the New Production Reactor nears.
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Aiken Braces
Aiken
Savannah River
du Pont
Westinghouse
Silver Bluff
Pine Log Roads
U.S. 1
I-20
Parents Form Multiples Support Group in Aiken
Nina J. Nndiffer reports on a local Parents of Multiples group in Aiken helping families with twins and triplets. Parents gather monthly to share experiences, discuss challenges, and gain emotional support from others facing similar parenting demands. The piece highlights diaper, formula, and feeding needs for twins as an example of the daily workload.
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Aiken
Lisa
Gregory A. Swift
Petal Meeith
Rachael
Rebecca
Mrs. Smith
Swift
Rabies Research Warns of Rabid Animal Spread in 1980s
The article reviews rabies trends from 1969 to 1988 detailing rising cases in raccoons, cats, and bats across South Carolina. It notes DHEC estimates 1.1 million dogs and 1.2 million cats with 10 to 25 percent vaccinated, and highlights vaccination efforts, legal requirements, and upcoming expert discussion on rabies.
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Upper Savannah Health District
Saluda County
Aiken County
South Carolina
Midlands
Piedmont
Patricia Wright
DHEC
Division of Vector Control
Ms. Wright
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Windsor
Danny Gantt
N.A. Council
Belvedere
Nina J. Nndiffer
Gregory Smith
Brigitte Younce
Rachel
Spencer
Tamara
Priscilla Boatwright
Wright
John Marchi
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