City Council to discuss front yard satellite dish ban
Aiken City Council meets Monday at 7 30 p m in the Municipal Building to consider a zoning ordinance change banning satellite dish antennas in front yards and classifying dishes as structures The action follows a Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation after a Jan 15 public hearing and a May homeowners dispute involving Lowe and Cole who challenged a circuit court ruling allowing front yard dishes. The agenda also includes road resurfacing plans Kalmia Landing changes landscaping for Milners Car Wash and annexation and street light requests.
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Park Ave
S.W
Aiken Planning and Zoning Commission
P&z
Larry F. Lowe
Crosland Park
Roy E. Cole
Aien Estates
Lowe
Cole
Rodney A. Peeples
Silver Bluff Road
B Road
Pine Log Road
Kalmia Landing
Milner
Whiskey Road
Bee Lane
Marcy Buffum
Sherry Dr
Freezing Weather Plan Amid Cold Winds Tonight
The forecast warns of cold windy conditions tonight with a low in the low 20s and northwest winds 10 to 20 mph. Tomorrow brings sun and a high in the mid 40s. Sunday to Tuesday outlook shows cool to mild with partial clouds and highs in the 50s.
Judge Frank Eppes Says Money Keeps Him on Bench
Judge Frank Eppes told Kiwanis Club members that the pay is too good to quit and there is no heavy lifting in his job, explaining his ongoing tenure as a judge.
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Frank Eppes
Kiwanis Club
Aiken Standard Recovers From Computer Problems
The Aiken Standard reports computer problems delayed some news and classified ads. Engagement notices shift from Thursday to Monday. Readers with missed ads should call the Classified Department at 649 1555. Ads scheduled to expire this week but published will not be charged.
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Aiken Standard
Classified
Democrats Blast Hodel Over NPR Reactor Debate
Senators Thurmond Hollings and Gov Riley criticized Energy Secretary Hodel over the NPR decision process. Thurmond says assurances exist no delay, while Derrick accuses Hodel of using the preactor politically.
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R-S.c
Donald Hodel
Butler C. Derrick
D-S.c
Hodel
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Richard W
Dick) Riley
NPR
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Energy Secretary
Democratic House Armed Services Committee
Department of Energy
DOE
Congress
Savannah River
Sen. Hollings
Mike Fernandez
SRP
Fernandez
Riley
Energy Department
Russ McKinney
South Carolina
Aiken
South Carolina Lottery Bill Faces Religious Opposition
Sen. Ryan Shealy backs a proposed 1.4 million lottery commission plan to fund state needs. A petition with 700 signatures from Upstate residents arrived, while the Baptist Courier urged Baptists to oppose the bill. The measure moves to the Senate Judiciary Committee as supporters rally in Greenville and Spartanburg.
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South Carolina
Tures
Sen
Shealy
Columbia
Cea
Senate
Lexington
Upstate
Spartanburg
Greenville
Travelers Rest
Greer
Lottery Commission
Baptist Courier
South Carolina Baptist Convention
Courier
John Roberts
Lotte
Unemployment Rises Slightly in South Carolina in December
State officials report South Carolina’s jobless rate advanced from 7.1 to 7.3 percent in December due to seasonal cuts in agriculture and tourism. About 4,500 new positions appeared for Christmas shopping while manufacturing held steady.
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South Carolina
State Employment Security Commission
Robert
Jack
David
Georgetown
Marlboro
Marion
Chester
McCormick
Richland
Lexington
Dorchester
Beaufort
Charleston
State economy shows growth despite budget concerns
David notes the federal budget deficit hovers over the economy but says the state remains healthy with steady employment. He warns growth may flatten and employment could hold steady in the coming months, admitting conditions could be better or worse.
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David
Fay Hatcher to Run as Republican in 1986 Council Election
Fay S. Hatcher, District One county council member, resigns from the Democratic Party and plans to run on the Republican ticket in the 1986 Aiken County Council election. She says the move is personal and she may attend the February Republican meeting after presiding at a Lower Savannah Council of Governments session.
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Aiken County
Fay S. Hatcher
Ms. Hatcher
Savannah
Huff Named Deputy Whip in South Carolina House
Rep. Thomas E. Huff of North Augusta has been appointed Chief Deputy Majority Whip in the South Carolina House. The appointment elevates him to a senior role in the Democratic leadership, overseeing floor activity on major legislation as it progresses through the chamber. Representative C. Alex Harvin III praised Huff as a “leader's leader” for his rules knowledge and respected leadership.
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Tom) Huff
North Augusta
S.C
House of Representatives
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House
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Clarendon
Harvin
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