Aiken Budget With Tax Hike Approved For 1980 81
The Aiken City Council adopted a $3.9 million general fund budget for 1980 81 with a 5 mill tax hike and water and suburban fire rate increases to balance a 10.3 percent rise. The millage goes to 152 mills, raising certain property taxes and water charges, while suburban fire rates add 2.50 monthly. Potential $161,000 in federal revenue sharing could widen deficits, prompting possible cuts or fee increases. The council also advanced sewage use regulation, agreed to EPA study funding, and approved a linen service contract and traffic light synchronization.
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Aiken
Roland H. Windham
Carter
Windham
Henry Summerall
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
National Linen Service Co
Whiskey Road
Silver Bluff
Hitchcock Drive
Voters Turnout Low in County Primaries Across Precincts
Early voting shows light turnout in county primaries. In Aiken Precinct 5 Democratic manager Dave Karraker cited 15 Democrats and 3 Republicans by 9 am. North Augusta Precinct 27 Democratic worker George Moose reported 12 Democrats and 4 Republicans. Wagener polling place saw about 24 votes by 9 am with one Republican. Republican manager Judith noted the page continues.
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Dave Karraker
Aiken
Karraker
George Moose
North Augusta
Moose
Wagener
Kathy Rawls
Youngster asks big questions at Bible School
A 6 year old girl prepared to say grace at dinner and folded her eyes and hands as she shared a moment about faith. The piece recalls a school discussion about religion and life in earlier times.
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Holly Spencer
Murder Trial Set For July In Jackson Case
John Carl Bentley Jr 24 was arraigned on murder charges tied to the armed robbery and shooting of a Jackson service station owner Taylor. Bentley faces trial the week of July 14 after an Aiken County Grand Jury indictment for the February 13 killing.
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John Carl Bentley Jr
Jackson
Bentley
Aiken County
Grand Jury
Taylor
Hatcher
Peeples
Sylvia W. Westerdahl
FBI
Washington
Public Defender’s Office
Brenda Cherry Bentley
Westerdahl
Public Defender
Wester
Protests to Beer License Near St Mary School Grow
About 20 parents and church members opposed Willie L. Turner’s request for a beer and wine license at 144 Fairfield Street across from St Mary Help of Christians School. Duches Building Supply also opposed. A DECISION is due Tuesday.
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S. C. Alcohol and Beverage Commission
St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic School
Fairfield Street
Duches Building Supply
Duches
Rosemary Boyd
St. Mary’s
Rosemary
St. Mary’s Church and
Dyches Building Supply, and
Quality Specialty Company
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