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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 2001
Page
1
The Aiken Standard invites readers to submit photos for a special Your View section to be published at month end. Submissions should include print and negative. winners receive prizes up to 100 dollars and cover publication.
Strom Thurmond remains in Washington due to hip problems and other ailments, causing him to miss speaking engagements in South Carolina.
Obituary notices list several local residents including Corine Butt, June G. Pearce, and DeeAnn N. Wright. Services and burial details are filed under North Augusta notices with local community acknowledgments and dates pending.
Storm remnants from Tropical Storm Allison triggered a tornado warning for the northeast corner of Aiken County and southeast Lexington County at 7 13 pm. Officials said no confirmation of a touchdown was received though radar indicated a tornado formation with heavy rain and strong winds reported.
The Aiken County Board of Education moved to a second reading of a 2001-2002 budget with a 3 percent property tax increase. The plan totals about 200 million dollars for district operations and 70 million for debt service. Owners of a 50 000 dollar home would pay 9.40 more yearly, and a 100 000 dollar home 18.80 more. The rise follows state funding cuts, with officials noting final allocations remain uncertain as the state budget is pending.
Jimmie Tabor urges neighbors to attend the June 25 final Aiken City Council hearing on annexing 529 acres southwest of Woodside. He opposes a Silver Bluff Road connector that would funnel traffic into the residential area and asks residents to speak out at the meeting.
Federal class actions against Woodside Development and Cedar Creek Properties allege hidden costs added to lot prices and home construction. Plaintiffs include Bryce and Patricia Brown and William and June Mitchell with other Woodside and Cedar Creek residents. Attorneys say suits name builders and related individuals. no comment available.
Aiken County Public Schools launches a 22.8 million dollar construction program for 2001 2002. Projects span the county including Paul Knox Middle Jefferson Elementary and Langley. The five year plan aims to modernize facilities and expand capacity.
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