Residents Back Nuclear Industry Boosts South Carolina Economy
A USC student survey of 151 Aiken County residents finds 78.8 percent view the nuclear industry as good for the state's economy while Beaufort shows 42.9 percent. Education correlates with approval. SRP safety doubts linger.
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Arkenites
Renee Busbee
Bill Haselden
New County Council Members Face Funding and Road Woes
Councilwoman Marilyn Smith and Councilman Mike Toole, both sworn in four months ago, navigate a divided County Council. Smith cites funding limits and road repairs as top frustrations amid heavy rains and a strained County C Fund.
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Mike McElhaney
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Tax Hike Depends On New County Landfill Fee
Aiken County Council debated a proposed 60 cent per cubic yard landfill fee for commercial users as part of a $10.9 million budget. Exemptions apply to municipalities and individuals, leaving the debt service balance short by about $400,000 due to bonds for the Judicial Center and higher costs for the Law Enforcement Center and Agricultural Services Center. The administrator was asked to identify additional funding.
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Law Enforcement Center
Agricultural Services Center
McKimurray Clemens To Lead Aiken County Facilities Study
Aiken County forms a 34 member school facilities committee to study dilapidated schools. McElmurray chairs, Clemens is vice chair, and findings due to the board next fall. The panel plans open meetings and aims to use recommendations to fix aging buildings and preserve accreditation.
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Aiken County
S.C
Thirteen Arrested in Monetta Cock Fight Bust
Police report details an arrest near a Monetta barn at the S C 49 and S C 39 intersection on May 28. Ten adults and three juveniles faced charges as officers seized chickens and metal fighting gaffs while others fled the scene. Names listed include Jimmie Smith James Lynch Marvin Goodman Larry Riser Alfred Maroney Francis Maroney William Devore John McElhaney Ernest Filyaw and James Filyaw.
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Warrenville
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Jackson
James Milton Filyaw
Laurens Street Philosopher Posts Motivational Memo
A memo on a desk urges gratitude for problems, noting that easier tasks would burden someone with less ability. The Laurens Street Philosopher enjoys visitors who have “get up and go” and says he likes people with drive.
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Laurens Street
Belvedere Water Tax Return Plan Moves Forward
The state Senate approved a bill guiding Aiken County to refund taxes from the dissolved Belvedere Water and Sewer District. The measure requires a financial impact review, an audit of assets turned to the county, and at least two public hearings in the Belvedere area set for June 16 and 23.
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Aiken County
Belvedere
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