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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1996
Page
5
Lawmakers criticized using gas tax revenues for non road projects while praising the governor's plan to boost infrastructure and schools. Participants emphasized technology in education, enterprise zones, and a $100 million bond for school bus replacement to modernize fleets and reduce aged buses from roads.
Beasley proposes reallocating a penny from the 16 cent gas tax to the general fund for road-building, adding 66 million over two years. He would double Governor's School for Science and Math enrollment to 116 annually, expanding it with 6 million this year though new students arrive in two years. A 6 million match for a year-round Governor's School for the Arts in Greenville is proposed, with other measures to streamline services, extend hours for family agencies, borrow 100 million for 1,800 buses, spend 20 million on classroom linkups, and about 30 million for Juvenile Justice improvements.
Mrs Musick notes missing push for all day kindergarten and smaller classes as educators urge lawmakers to borrow 100 million for new school buses. Beasley pledges no cut to technical colleges, praising their role as 40 percent of graduates head to tech schools. Dr Kathleen Noble backs his stance and urges progress toward 2000 goals.
ARMC prepares to start an open heart surgery program in Aiken with a seven days a week, 24 hours a day commitment. Nurses Luton and Corley express confidence in the staff, noting extensive experience and readiness to handle acute heart cases and patient education.
Savannah River Site signs over two acres to the Three Rivers Solid Waste Authority for use as a regional Subtitle D landfill and a Solid Waste Technology Center. The 1,403 acre project serves SRS and nine counties led by Aiken and Orangeburg, with Allendale opting out. construction starts this summer with first disposal planned in December. The facility aims to handle up to 2,000 tons daily, targeting 900 tons initially, and showcases volume reduction and recycling demonstrations.
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