Trustees React as Tax Bill Dies in House Committee
Aiken County trustees from Aiken North Augusta and the Valley area react to a failed bill to raise property taxes for a 2.4 million district gap. The measure would have added 4.3 mills but failed to secure a two thirds vote, sending it back to the Education Committee and ending its chances this session. Local officials note the budget crisis remains and express mixed support for a smaller four point increase.
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Aiken
House
Ance
Charles E. Reames
Reames
North Augusta
Sheran B Proctor
St. Mary Help of Christians Church Historic Designation
Compromise on St Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church allows parts of the complex to be named on the Aiken Historic Register. The St Claire's Chapel, St Mary's Church, and the rectory are included while Parish Hall and a garage are excluded. Aiken residents pursued full designation but will accept protection for the key structures to move the vote forward, after prior delays for study and refinement.
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St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic
Aiken
Michael J. Costigan
Rosamond D. McDuffie
Historic Preservation Commission
McDuffie
St. Mary's Complex
Calendar of Daily Features and Entertainment Picks
A compact listing covers Cryptoquote Dear Abby Dining and Entertainment options for the day. Includes TV and weather notes alongside daily OS calendar pointers and column prompts for readers to plan activities.
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Abby
Saleslady Yaun Finds a New Drive at Satcher Motors
Teresa Yaun of North Augusta joined Satcher Motor Company on Aiken Augusta Highway in September 1991 and has become a top seller. After 15 years in manufacturing she embraced car sales for flexibility, averaging 10 monthly with a personal best of 16 in April and aiming to be the best. Her shift from rigid schedules to sales freedom comes with personal life sacrifices.
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Ista
Satcher Motor Company
Ms. Yaun
Yaun
Aiken Follows State Trend In Unemployment April Rise
South Carolina's unemployment rate jumped to 7.0 percent in April as seasonal hiring failed to appear. Aiken County rose to 6.3 percent from 5.5 percent in March, ranking sixth in the state. Edgefield and Chester counties logged higher rates while Barnwell remained near the top, and Spartanburg posted the lowest county rate at 4.6 percent. Local officials cited weak job openings and potential tax changes in Washington as factors.
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South Carolina
Hirin
Aiken County
John G
Johnny) Molony
S.C
Employment Security Commission
Molony
Washington, D.C
Edgefield County
Chester County
State’ Employment Security Commission
Barnwell
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Local Names Listing for North Augusta Martinez and More
Lee F. Brown North Augusta Inez C Byne Martinez Ga David Griffin Graniteville Jimmy Ingham Beaufort Hunter Kneece Trenton Mark Martins Memphis Tenn James R Walton Monetta Page 2B for details
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Lee F. Brown
North Augusta
Inez C. Byne
Martinez
David Griffin
Graniteville
Jimmy Ingham
Beaufort
Hunter Kneece
Trenton
Mark Martins
Memphis
Tenn
James R. Walton
Monetta
Huff Poised With 92 Votes For Court Of Appeals Seat
Aiken County lawmakers report Rep. Tom Huff has 92 votes committed in the state Court of Appeals race. Langley and Wagener allies confirm similar tallies as the General Assembly convenes in a joint session to choose between Huff and a rival contender.
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Aiken County
Thomas E.tom
Iff
State Court of Appeals
North Augusta
General Assembly
Rep. Huff
Circuit
Public Asked To Assist SRS Health Study
Aug Augusta leaders and federal researchers discuss involving communities in Health Study of Savannah River site effects. DHHS through CDC and NIOSH leads dose reconstruction and worker health studies with USC and Emory building disease registry to check cancer and birth defect trends near SRS amid public skepticism and past secrecy.
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Augusta
Savannah River
Department of Health and Human Services
DHHS
Centers For Disease Control
Srs
National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health
Medical University of South Carolina
Emory University
School of Public Health
Nielsen interview outlines state education reforms and testing shifts
Dr Barbara Nielsen, named Eminent Educator, discusses curriculum frameworks, local flexibility, and national standards in South Carolina schools. She defends grouping as appropriate when done well and denies abolishing gifted or honors programs. She criticizes the Scholastic Aptitude Test as an aptitude measure, not a predictor of college success, and highlights NAEP use as a model for future assessments.
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Barbara S. Nielsen
Network For Effective
Nielsen
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Aiken Standard
Midland Valley
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