Republicans Face Off In Aiken County Council Primary
The two Republican candidates in Tuesday’s primary share a pro business, pro industrial growth platform while seeking to limit property taxes. Ferrara opposes taxes and fees and criticizes the detention center canteen fund, proposing a 33 percent cut to the $15 annual road maintenance fee, but his proposals have not won council approval. Osbon runs to bring a county vision focused on development.
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Ferrara
Aiken County
Osbon
Commerce Village Park eyed to spur Aiken growth
McGill outlined a park plan linking Aiken history and charm to boost economic growth. He cited pro business governance and quality of life, but noted drawbacks such as lack of rail spur and airport access. Proposed tenants include light manufacturing data centers and warehouses with R&D, aiming to draw both existing firms and national brands into a regional network. Over 12 years the plan projects 3.6 million in lease income against 4.3 million in spending, a 702000 shortfall. A future meeting will address funding gaps.
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McGill
Aiken
Commerce Village
Students Begin Summer Holiday in 1996 News
The 1995-96 school year ends with graduation plans across Aiken County high schools. Ceremonies run from 6 p.m. at South Aiken to 8 p.m. at multiple sites including Aiken and North Augusta. Summer school offers units for those lacking graduation requirements. Police warn of more daytime youth activity as schools close, with the new year slated to begin August 26.
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Bill Bengtson
Aiken County
South Aiken
Wagener Valley
Aiken
North Aiken
North Augusta
Midland Valley
Silver Bluff
Monetta
Roberson
Frank Roberson
USC Aiken bids farewell to Professor Rogers
ATC selects the Institute Center for the Study and Promotion of Entrepreneurship and Economic Development and creates the Private Investor Network for South Carolina. Rogers chairs the Walter F. O'Donnell Economic Enterprise Institute. A USC Aiken spokesperson says he has been a key contributor in development and the business school as he pursues a new career path. A search committee is formed to replace him.
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South Carolina
Walter F. O'Donnell
Enterprise Institute
Rogers
USC Aiken
School of Business
Deidre Martin
Sisters Reunite on Path to College at Winthrop
Twin sisters from RSM, after years of obstacles, plan to attend Winthrop University together. They praise their mother Madelyn Martin who raised four daughters solo, values faith, discipline, and doing their best. Melody aims for biology, the other for computer science, with support from teachers and friends.
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Gary Smallen
RSM
Madelyn Martin
Fontella
Tracey
Winthrop University
Rock Hill
Melody
Marilyn
Deadra Morgan
Price
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