Doctors dispute over Blue Cross reimbursements in Aiken
Physicians in the Aiken Augusta area push for equal pay as Augusta counterparts. Satcher says the hospital will keep seeking a solution while PHO emphasis remains on quality care. Kasin criticizes higher reimbursement for Augusta and calls it unequal for local providers and patients.
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Westinghouse
Savannah River Co
Satcher
PHO
Kasin
Aiken
Aiken-Augusta
Savannah River
Augusta
Woman Accused of Threats Over DSS Baby Case
The Oct 7 call revealed Miss Venable threatening to harm those who hurt her and then herself if parental rights were terminated. Judge Plebones weighed punishment options while noting her anger issues and need for counseling. Deputy Landry urged mental treatment over prison.
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Kent Landry
Miss Venable
Landry
Plebones
House eyes video poker restrictions in South Carolina
South Carolina legislators analyze cash flows from video poker and seek tighter controls. Proposals include machine counters connected to the Department of Revenue for tax accountability, civil penalties for violations, and possible expansion of local option restrictions while avoiding a full ban.
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Columbia
South Carolina
S.C. House of Representatives
Wilkins
Department of Revenue
Charles Sharpe
R-Aiken
House
State Supreme Court
Sharpe
Woman and infant escape injury in multiple car flip
A South Carolina driver Rebekah Michelle Stapleton feeding her month old son Tyler when her Mercury Sable veered off the grass median then crossed into the northbound lane causing the vehicle to flip four times and rest upside down on a guard rail. She and the infant were restrained and uninjured while the other driver Robert Mills of Aiken sustained heavy vehicle damage. Trooper Dan Turno said Stapleton will be charged with driving too fast for conditions.
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S.C. Highway Patrol
Dan Turno
Rebekah Michelle Stapleton
Tyler
Turno
Ms. Stapleton
Robert Mills
Aiken
Mills
Governor 14 expansion eyed for North Augusta housing firms
Cavanaugh notes limited local impact for Aiken while state driven plan could unlock new industry and housing along a half mile corridor. Debt service would draw from state gas tax funds, C Fund dollars, Highway Fund interest, and federal gas tax, enabling DOT bond capacity and I STEA 1991 reauthorization to fund statewide infrastructure.
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Cavanaugh
North Augusta
Aiken
Department of ‘Transportation
Beasley
Department of Transportation Resources
Wingate Eyes Sewer Plant Deal Amid Past Controversy
N A from 1A sewer project features a reverter clause to Banks Mill Properties if unused. Wingate says he will pursue resolution despite little plan for ownership after potential sole control. He notes prior turmoil from a $5 million bond, theft, collapse, and ongoing litigation, but expresses optimism about a solution.
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Banks Mill Properties
Wingate
New Ellenton
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