DeMint Launches Saving Freedom Tour in Aiken
U S Senator Jim DeMint kicked off a book tour at Books-A-Million in Aiken signing copies of Saving Freedom We Can Stop Americas Slide into Socialism Tony Caffaro Jr was first in line purchasing four copies Don Wells Aiken City Councilman praised DeMint saying we need more conservatives in Washington The book argues to curb debt fix Social Security and roll back socialism.
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Tony Caffaro Jr
U.S
Jim DeMint
Caffaro
DeMint
United States
America
DeMint Comments On Sanford Amid Family Pressure
Senator DeMint says he talked with Governor Sanford and believes he will do the right thing though he won’t disclose specifics. The remarks arrive as the crowd notes DeMint’s conservative core and notes he is a true conservative with constituents’ interests at heart. A book titled Saving Freedom is available at Books-A-Million and other stores in the Aiken area.
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Sanford
Caffaro
SRS to hold job fairs and town halls in Aiken and Augusta
The Savannah River Operations Office and Savannah River Nuclear Solutions plan town halls and job fairs in Aiken on July 7 at Aiken Technical College Amphitheater and in Augusta on July 20 at Paine College Gilbert Lambuth Chapel. Attendees will hear a Recovery Act progress update and may apply for local cleanup jobs, with fairs across both campuses from noon to 3 p.m.
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Department of Energy
Savannah River Operations
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions LLC
Aiken
Augusta
Aiken Technical College
Jefferson Davis Highway
Aiken Tech
DOE
Jeff Allison
SANS
Chuck Munns
Paine College
15Th St
Gilbert- Lambuth
Paine
SRS
Pam Nettamo
Nettamo
Srs.gov
Red Cross ready for hurricane season in Aiken County
One month into hurricane season the Aiken County Red Cross chapter vows quick action for evacuations. Governor Sanford urged coastal plans, with 247 shelters statewide capable of housing 156000. July 18 shelter worker training at First Presbyterian Church invites volunteers.
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American Red Cross
Aiken County
Suzanne Jackson
Mark Sanford
Bamberg
South Aikien High School
North Augusta High School
First Presbyterian Church
Barnwell Ave
N.W
Aiken County School Budget Strains Board Ties Tax Hikes
The Aiken County School District faced major funding gaps from state cuts and property tax shifts. The 2009-10 general operations budget tops 152 million, with 15 mills raised earlier and 47 support staff losses amid fiscal stress. Administrators report belt tightening and contingency moves as salaries and benefits dominate spending.
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Ray Fleming
North Augusta
Aiken County
Fleming
South Carolina
Troy Traxler
Traxler
Beth Everitt
Aiken County District approves millage increases and retiree hires
The Aiken County School District Board approved a general operations millage increase of 6.5 to raise taxes by 39.50 per 100 000 value while exemptions apply to primary residences. A 2.2 mill debt service cut saves 8.80 or 13 20 per 100 000 depending on rate. Net 8.80 decrease at 4 percent and 26.30 increase at 6 percent. The district plans a midyear hiring freeze and retirees to fill critical needs, with many teachers and administrators affected by the changes. Superintendent Everitt notes efforts to inform staff and focus on student achievement despite morale challenges.
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Aiken County
Board of Education
S.C. General Assembly
Everitt
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