Freezing Temps Prompt Warnings In Aiken County
Aiken County Animal Shelter officers warn pet owners about winter weather. Shelter Director Shirley Hardin says those who neglect outdoor pet shelter face fines up to 225.85 dollars. Forecasters predict 38 high Thursday, 30 low, with possible snow and freezing temps through Monday. A statewide DOT help center at 888-879-151 offers road condition updates via phone and sedot.org.
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Aiken County
Parssey
Hardin
Myers Sara
South Carolina
S.C
Message earns local approval for balanced budget plan
Governor Mark Sanford wins early bipartisan backing after promising a balanced budget to the General Assembly. In a telephone interview, Sen. Tommy Moore D Clearwater voiced support, saying any proposal must be balanced per the constitution. Aiken County Republicans Ryberg Smith and Perry praised Sanford's stance.
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S.C
Mark Sanford
General Assembly
Tommy Moore
D-Clearwater
Sanford
Gov. Sanford
Aiken County
Sanford vows major reforms amid budget deficit
In Columbia Gov. Mark Sanford urged restructuring of state government to address a budget shortfall that could reach a billion dollars, while proposing a cigarette tax increase funded by lower income taxes. He warned the gap leaves the state with more than five billion dollars in spending needs and called for leadership changes in the legislature.
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Columbia
Mark Sanford
Sanford
Banford proposes major state government restructure
Banford's State of the State calls for shrinking statewide offices and a unified ticket for governor and lieutenant governor, eliminating posts, downsizing agencies, and boosting governor accountability with monthly public meetings. The plan links cigarette tax to Medicaid, taxes, and education reforms including report card grading, teacher authority, and classroom changes.
Octogenarian keeps birthday thrill with 15000 foot jump
Ellen Smith, 85, celebrated by parachuting from an airplane in Walterboro with granddaughter Jennifer and friends. They trained briefly and jumped from 15 000 feet before about 400 cheering spectators. Smith said it was wonderful despite the cold and difficulty hearing.
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North Augusta
Ellen Smith
Fairview Presbyterian Church
Smith
Walterboro
Jennifer
Rodney Kight
Greg Signals
Bill Carter
Press
Standard
Obituary notices list local deaths in Tennessee and South Carolina
Obituary notices from Maryville Tennessee Freddie D Johnson of New Ellenton Susan C Thomas Aiken Willie H Walker Cornelia L Williams appear on the 6A page. The brief notices report deaths and basic biographical details for area residents.
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Andy G. Evans
Maryville, Tenn
Freddie D. Johnson
New Ellenton
Susan C. Thomas
Aiken
Willie H. Walker
Cornelia L. Wiliams
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