Budget veto trims funds for storm cleanup and health programs
Gov. Henry McMaster vetoed nearly 16 million in health and welfare line items and 25 million in earmarks as part of an 35.8 million vetoes from the 2018 18 budget. He also vetoed a provision giving extra reimbursements to counties for 2014 Ice Storm cleanup, affecting Colleton and Aiken counties with tens of millions in potential state aid.
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Generations Park set for July 14 Grand Opening
The City of Aiken and its Parks and Recreation Department plan the grand opening of Generations Park off Columbia Highway North on Saturday July 14. The event features a Touch-A-Truck program and a ribbon cutting about 10 am following a 9 am start.
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Arrington Leaves Hospital to Campaign After Crash
South Carolina candidate Katie Arrington says she will press on with her campaign for Congress despite injuries from a June car crash near Charleston. She seeks the 1st District seat, noting rehab needs and a five month lead to the November election as she campaigns with husband and doctor nearby.
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