Grandparents claim DSS ignored pleas in 21 million suit
Traynor and Sylvia Hurst testified about failed efforts to save Jessica Hackett, killed at nine months in an alleged child abuse homicide. They describe repeated bruising and a lack of DSS intervention as a $21 million lawsuit against the state Department of Social Services proceeds.
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Traynor
Sylvia Hurst
Jessica Hackett
Jessica
Hurst
DSS
Todd Hackett
Hursts
Kristi
Costa M. Pleiones
Plebones
Hackett
Mrs. Hurst
Heather Glover
Traynor Hurst
Ms. Glover
Glover
City OKs 31 million 1998 budget in lean year
Aiken City Council approved a 1998 budget totaling 31.1 million dollars with 26.2 million for operations and 4.97 million for capital. No property tax increase, but garbage fees rise to fund the new county landfill and recycling rates set per cubic yard with monthly charges for residential and business locations.
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Aiken
Steve Thompson
Aiken County
Mixed verdict on legislative year and tax relief efforts
Senator Thomas L. Moore says the 1997 session offered some tax relief talk but fell short on income tax and auto tax exemptions for low earners. A tax study committee will review income, auto, and property taxes with appointments from the House, Senate, and governor as lawmakers prepare for June mop-up work and veto reviews.
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Thomas L
Tommy) Moore
Clearwater
Moore
Senate
Obituary notices for Bowen Harris Littles published on page 28
Death notices list Genaria H. Honey Bowen of Statesboro Georgia Rosa Baskett Harris of North Augusta and Freddie B Littles of Long Island New York. The obituary notes appear on page 28.
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Genaria H
Honey) Bowen
Statesboro
Rosa Baskett Harris
North Augusta
Freddie B. Littles
Long Island
Lottery Results Brief from Monday Draw
A brief lottery notice lists Cash 9.6.00 and Cash 42964 along with Pantasy 51116 28 26 29. No additional details provided.
Video operators sue to stop payout ban across counties
About two dozen video poker operators file a lawsuit in Richland County seeking to overturn a state wide statewide ban that restricts payouts in counties that outlawed them after a 1994 referendum. The suit argues a statewide law cannot apply only in select counties without violating equal protection. Senator Wes Hayes supports the change and expects courts to uphold the civil statute.
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Columbia
State Supreme Court
Dick Harpoothan
Richland
State Revenue Department
State Law Enforcement Division
Wes Hayes
K-Rock Hill
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