Aiken County Board of Education weighs five year facility plan
The Aiken County Board of Education approved the administration's five year district facility improvement plan after a spirited 90 minute discussion. Amendments targeted Paul Knox Middle School with an architect study and a $1.5 million funding set aside. Concerns included wheelchair access, stadium restroom conditions, and parking lot conditions at several schools.
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Brent Rankin
Paul Knox Middle School
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Paul Knox Middle
John Bradley
Paul Knox
Williamson
Sheran Proctor
Thurmond poised to extend record with Senate tenure
Sen Strom Thurmond, already the oldest US Senator, will extend his tenure in the next Congress. He will serve as president pro tem and chair the Armed Services Committee, roles that boost power in Washington. Born 1902 in Edgefield, Thurmond's long career includes a 1948 Dixiecrat bid, a 1954 write in Senate victory, party switch in 1964, and multiple re-elections.
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Edgefield
Clemson University
Aiken
Charles Simons
Aiken County School District Fights City TIF Project
The School District of Aiken County says it regrets suing to recover revenue loss from the $100,000 homestead exemption funded by the State Property Tax Relief Fund. The district asserts the city's TIF project raises serious issues affecting students and constituents for years ahead.
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Aiken County
County seeks bond issue for regional landfill project
Columbia attorney Tom Martin said the authority’s bond issue to finance landfill construction and startup costs is ready to be marketed. He noted strong credit ratings will reduce interest over 30 years. The plan includes a tonnage fee and buyout option, with initial disposal projected at 70 000 tons annually. The Department of Energy approved use of Savannah River Site land for the regional landfill and a recycling research center is planned.
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Ronnie Young
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Smoke-Filled Apartment Fire Causes $8000 Damage
Dorothy Etheridge, manager of the complex, discovered smoke upon opening the front door and saw flames in the kitchen. She alerted residents and called 911. No injuries were reported. Captain Frommer cited damage at about $8000.
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Beasley faces tax, education funding clash in budget debate
Beasley rejects shortfall side plan to tap rainy day funds. Senator Leventis says such moves would ruin fiscal safety and hurt bond ratings. He criticizes the governor for avoiding new taxes while cutting the tax base. House leader Hodges welcomes Beasley’s support for full-day kindergarten amid budget reevaluation.
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House
Jim Hodges
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