Gas Taxes To Balance S.C. Budget
Gov. Carroll Campbell and legislators outline a plan to move a one time $25 million from the SHIMS gas tax fund to the general fund to help balance South Carolina’s $3.73 billion budget. They aim to avoid harming SHIMS projects like the Myrtle Beach connector and Charleston Harbor bridge while finishing budget details.
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Aiken Mile Track lease or sale debate surfaced in council session
The Aiken City Council discussed leasing or selling the Aiken Mile Track with support from Mayor Pro tem Anaclerio and Councilwoman Beverly Clyburn. Mayor Cavanaugh backed leasing or sale to a private operator and keeping the facility for horse use. The city spends about 250000 annually on the facility, a budget drain with no financial return.
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Aiken Mile
Aiken
Proichael Anaclerio
Beverly Clyburn
Fred B. Cavanaughe
Reactor tests seek fix for leak in Savannah River K reactor
WSRC says coolant flow adjustments in the K reactor control rod housing are being tested to fix a leak found May 25. If tests succeed, power ascension tests could resume by week’s end. DOE and NSB review the changes as WSRC restarts the 40 year old reactor, a key tritium source, after four years off line.
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Khreis
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Office of Nuclear Safe
WSRC
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DOE
County Budget Door Left Open
The Aiken County Council narrowly approved second reading of its 1993 budget ordinance, a 5-4 vote that leaves room for further changes before final passage later this month. Council members debate cuts, with Rawls opposing and urging more reductions while preparing for a third reading and next week’s work session.
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Aiken County
Carroll Warner
Willartower
James B. Baggott
Ward
Eddie) Butler
James L. Bland
J. Allen Brodie
Ronnie Young
LaVana McKenzie
Kathy Rawls
Rawls
Veterinarians Offer Rabies Clinics Across Aiken County
Aiken County veterinarians set up rabies inoculation clinics for pets at 3 dollars to address an outbreak. Health officials report ten human rabies cases this year with four linked to animal bites. six animal vaccination records are unclear. The series began April 1 with a rabid raccoon bite in city limits and a fox attack in Beech Island last month.
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Health Department
David Angle
Angle
Aiken
Beech Island
Art
Bridge Calendar and Puzzles Row
Daily bridge calendar and puzzle notes with a cryptic quote and horoscope snippets. Includes a short cryptoquote clue, crossword hints, and a brief Dear Abby style tidbit for light entertainment.
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Abby
Local Readers Urged to Call with News Tips
Community members are asked to share ideas or tips by calling 648 2311. The note emphasizes direct contact for submissions and local coverage inspiration.
Augusta Key and Harrill Featured in Page 3B Details
Max Harrill and Augusta Alice T key appear in a Page 3B item with Philadelphia Annie Love also noted. The brief hints at further detail in the continuation, inviting readers to locate the page for full context.
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Max Harrill
Augusta
Alice T. Key
Philadelphia
Annie Love
Air Fare Cuts Overload Travel Agents In South Carolina
Local travel agents report chaotic conditions after American Airlines and others cut fares last week. Phone lines jammed and computer systems overwhelmed as agents work late hours for reduced profits. Quotes from Jo Moyer and Magda Newland highlight the staffing strain and ticket shortages amid the price reductions.
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American Airlines
Jo Moyer
Triple Crown Travel
Omniovon
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