Outpouring of support for Dallas officers prompts local kindness
In Aiken, police report a wave of generosity after a Dallas shooting left five officers dead. Capt. David Turno notes strangers bought meals at drive thrus and offered gestures of thanks as protests erupted nationwide. The Dallas incident involved four Dallas PD officers and one Dallas Area Rapid Transit officer.
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Dallas
David Turno
Aiken Department of Public Safety
Turno
Louisiana
Minnesota
Saliva on Sprite Bottle Ties Suspect to Crime
Local authorities link saliva found on a Sprite bottle to the crime scene, leading to the identification of a suspect. Investigators say DNA evidence corroborates the match and authorities urge anyone with information to contact the police.
Area Deaths in Aiken Showings Names of Local Residents
Obituary brief lists James Allen Roach Bonnie Watson Squires Mary Anna Cunningham and Coleen Padgett Neal among recent deaths in Aiken as funeral services are coordinated. 6A
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Bonnie Watson Squires
Aiken
Mary Anna Cunningham
Coleen Padgett Neal
Weather Update for General Offices Area
Partly cloudy conditions with a high near 97 and a low around 74. The forecast includes a complete five day outlook with warm afternoons and mild nights across the region.
Figures exceed first year hospitality tax estimate in Aiken
The 1 percent hospitality tax in Aiken marked its first anniversary in June and has raised nearly $1.4 million while spending over $460,000 on city projects. Budgeted at $1.2 million for 2015 16, the funds supported 30 items with proposed future spending on downtown parking, new roads, and tourism marketing.
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Aiken
Rick Osbon
Lessie Price
Kim Abney
Philip Merry
John Klimm
Klimm
Aiken City Council Hospitality Tax Surpasses Budget
One year after a 1 percent hospitality tax on meals and drinks, Aiken reports 1.396 million in revenue through June 2016, exceeding the 1.2 million budget for 2015 16 by nearly 200 thousand. The city posts monthly figures and a Tax Tracker graph on its website to show collections expenditures and budgeting details.
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Aiken
Cityofaikense.gov
Hospitality tax expenditure highlights first year total
The report shows 1 396 656 dollars spent in the first twelve months with 460 800 dollars listed as monthly H tax figures. Access details are provided at the city’s hospitality tax webpage.
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