Slow turnout marks Aiken County primaries race
Voter turnout in Aiken County’s Republican and Democratic primaries is very slow with precinct counts in single digits after one hour. Elections officials report about 100 absentee ballots cast as polls opened at 7 am and expected totals to be released tonight from the County Council building.
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Aiken County
Frances Pennington
Aiken
County Council
Richland Avenue
Nathaniel Irvin
Evelyn Robinson
Council
Ronnie Young
Tommy Knotts
Philip Magee
John Kilpatrick
Precinct 5
Kilptrick
Ben Christensen
Odell Weeks Center
Pennington
Water Restrictions Increase Amid Drought
With less rain, areas enforce voluntary watering limits and some impose mandatory rules. Sandy Randall waters roses thoughtfully as gardeners seek conserve is water and protect plants.
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Ginny le
Sandy Randall
Drought Hits Local Plants As Watering Decides Survival
County extension agent Terry Mathis says plant stress hinges on watering. Third consecutive drought leaves trees, gardens, and lawns struggling. older trees endure better due to deeper roots, while mulch helps retain moisture. Local gardeners Chris and Sandy Randall recommend mulching trees.
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Terry Mathis
Mathis
Chris and
Sandy Randall
Boil Advisory Issued for Talatha Rural Water District
Residents are told to boil drinking water until further notice as samples tested by Microbac lab in New Ellenton await mid morning results. Spokesperson Donna McKinney says hoped lift after 10 a.m. today while tests proceed.
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Talatha Rural Community
Water District
Microbac Lab
New Ellenton
Donna McKinney
City budget approved with no tax hike in Aiken
The Aiken City Council unanimously approved a 40 million dollar budget for fiscal year 2000-2001 with no rate increases. City Manager Roger LeDuc praised staff and introduced new programs including a part time work program for residents age 60 to help pay property taxes and a police residency incentive initiative.
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Aiken
Roger LeDuc
LeDue
Lessie Price
LeDuc
Aiken County Schools Push Summer Renovations
District leaders race against the calendar to finish renovations and repairs in summer. Paul Knox Middle School undergoes a major overhaul with 19 months remaining. Langley-Bath-Clearwater Middle and Jefferson Elementary also slated for facelifts. The Aiken High annex receives attention with aim to open for 2000 2001 term and includes painting flooring roofing and HVAC upgrades. About half of district schools receive major help this summer.
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Aiken County
Paul Knox Middle
Langley-Bath-Clearwater Middle
Jefferson Elementary
Aiken High Annex
Aiken Elementary
Judge rejects Beech Island plant discrimination claim
An administrative law judge ruled June 9 that Tenneco, now PACTIV, did not commit unfair labor practices at the Beech Island plant. The decision followed a four day hearing in Aiken about Gary McClain’s suspension and union activity. The NLRB will decide whether to accept the finding.
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Beech Island
George Carson
Tenneco
Carson
Aiken
Gary McClain
National Labor Relations Board
Pactiv
McClain
Tenneco Management
MecClain
New Ellenton
NLRB
Donald Gattalaro
Gattalaro
Harold Weinrich
Weinrich
International Union of Operating Engineers
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