USC Aiken Expected to Raise Tuition 15 Percent
USC Aiken may implement a 15 percent tuition increase pending University of South Carolina Board of Trustees approval at the June 26 meeting. Chancellor Tom Hallman cites state funding cuts totaling about 25 to 26 percent over three years as the driver. He warns continued large increases could affect enrollment and program quality while noting privatization trends in public higher education.
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Aiken sponsors and artists preview Horseplay statues
Community and business representatives from Aiken gathered with about 30 artists to view life like equestrian statue renderings for Horseplay. The final three dimensional designs will be unveiled in October on Newberry Street and then placed around the city until March 2004. City officials joined in, with Mayor Fred Cavanaugh selecting a horse for the project.
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Aiken Center For the Arts
Lexington
Newberry Street
Bill Reynolds
Horseplay Executive Committee
Fred ‘Cavanaugh
Officials discuss district funding allocation in SC
Late federal tax cut funds may add 2.5 to 3 million dollars for Aiken County School District. Superintendent Linda Eldridge and Comptroller Brock Heron warn not to rush spending as May tax collections lag. The General Assembly cut base per pupil funding to 1613, with one time federal funds raising it to 1772, while the 2002 2004 targets were higher. State Superintendent Inez Tenenbaum cautions that academic gains are at risk.
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Aiken
Linda Eldridge
Brock Heron
S.C. Board of Economic Advisors
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Heron
S.C. General Assembly
General Assembly
Inez Tenenbaum
No West Nile cases reported in Aiken County
The county has no confirmed West Nile cases despite recent reports from Charleston. DR Heath official Ken Mont notes a few bird cases last year but none this year. any dead bird would be tested by the state, with no positive results reported as of Friday.
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Palmetto State
Union County
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Department of Health and Environmental Control
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Langley residents clash over sewage leak dispute
Langley resident Jeffrey Greene battles the Langley Water and Sewer District over responsibility for a clogged service line that dumps sewage into his front yard on Gray Street. The Department of Control demands a rapid fix, BETHANY Strickland orders the renter to leave while inspectors plan repairs and consider tapping another neighbor’s line. evacuee Giften Evans and her husband face housing and financial strain as the issue drags on, with a possible weeks‑long timeline.
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