Proper Planning Essential
Population growth from rural to urban South Carolina spurred a Wednesday planning session led by Charleston Mayor Joseph P. Riley Jr. and other leaders. They warn unplanned growth wastes resources and stress to attract industry requires coordinated public investment and local planning.
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Columbia
South Carolina
Charleston
Joseph P. Riley Jr
Palmetto Conservation Foundation
Ken Driggers
Kit Smith
Foundation
State Water Resources Commission
Department of Health and Environmental Control
Greenville
Wiliam Workman
BMW
Greer
Max Heller
BAW
Ecor
Don Weaver
State Taxpayers Association
Weaver
Cyclist Akin Aims For RAAM Race Across America
Ken Akin of Aiken and three teammates prepare for Race Across America starting August 1 in a four rider team. They plan one hour shifts around the clock to cover 2910 miles in five days and 12 hours at about 22.1 mph. Akin, a Savannah River Site worker and former Boston Marathon competitor, seeks this stern endurance challenge.
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Ken Akin
America
Akin
Aixen
Savannah River
S.C
Raam
Akin Andme
Beauty Queens To Do Own Primping At Miss America Pageant
Atlantic City reporters note a major pageant shake up as Miss America contestants must style hair and apply makeup themselves for the first time in 73 years. Evening wear may include pants, signaling a modern shift while some contestants prize tradition like gowns. A makeup artist warns self styling adds pressure on contestants under TV lights.
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Atlantic City
N.J
Wil H
Jeff Margolis
Miss Michigan
Stacey Heisler
New Jersey
Michele Sexton
Jane White
Little Rock, Ark
White
Contes
Jink T
News tip line for readers at 648 2311
A brief reader invitation requests calls to 648 2311 to share news tips or story ideas with the newsroom. The item presents contact details and encourages reader engagement. The note uses period-accurate phrasing and shows the typical newspaper prompt for tips.
Local names listed in Augusta area society notes
Gemma Bagley of North Augusta Jimmie Herron of Augusta Sarah Hobbs of Sanford North Carolina Stonewall Jackson of Wagener Nell Morris of Augusta appear in a society roundup highlighting residents and their connections within the region. No events or dates are provided.
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Gemma Bagley
North Augusta
Jimmie Herron
Augusta
Sarah Hobbs
Sanford
N.C
Stonewall Jackson
Wagener
Nell Morris
Campbell seeks drought disaster declaration for SC
Gov. Carroll Campbell urged U.S. Agriculture Secretary Mike Espy to grant a federal drought disaster declaration for South Carolina. He cites record heat and minimal rainfall causing severe agricultural losses estimated near 200 million dollars, enabling farmers to access low-interest loans and emergency aid.
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Columbia
Carroll Campbell
Mike Espy
Espy
South Carolina
Campbell
New Ellenton Faces $10 Million Sewer Funding Need
New Ellenton Mayor Arthur J. Hanna warned that finishing the controversial sewer system may require about $10 million. The town had a 1990 revenue bond of $5,025,000, but the project is only 35 percent complete and funds are nearly depleted while basic expenses rise.
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New Ellenton
Demian
Arthur J. Hanna
Aiken Standard
Hanna
Sewer funds under scrutiny in New Elreno case
About a year ago construction workers hit basement problems and the city’s sewer project budget plummeted from more than 5 million to just over 160 thousand dollars. Mayor Hanna notes rumors of misused funds but says no one has presented evidence. Documents dated June 28, 1990 relate to the issuance of new growth bonds.
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Hanna
Engineer Involved 3 Ways In New Ellenton Sewer Project
A local engineer named Cantelou appears in multiple roles tied to New Ellenton's sewer system. Cantelou Associates, led by George E. Cantelou Jr., served as town engineering firm from project start, with $828,000 paid for surveys, design, and services in 1990 and 1991. Cedar Creek Properties Inc. and Banks Mill Partnership link to Cantelou through ownership and leasing of land used for the sewer plant, amid ongoing scrutiny over disbursements and future profits.
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New Ellenton
George E
Pete) Cantelou Jr
Aiken Standard
Newmewton
Randy W. Shaw
Cantelou Associates
Aiken
Cantelou
S.C. Department of Revenue
Cedar Creek Properties Inc
Cantelo
Dicks Mel Ship
Banks Mill Partnership
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