Aiken County May Stay in Georgia Health Zone Says Panel
A SC health council task force recommends Aiken County remain under Georgia ECGHSA despite a push to join a South Carolina system. Georgia cites potential loss of funds and services, while SC officials warn of reduced access to Augusta facilities. Public comments invited until June 20 with a final position due July 9.
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South Carolina
Richard W
Dick) Riley
Patricia Harris
Department of Health and Welfare
Derrick
Georgia
Aiken County
Gary Thibault
Statewide Health Coordinating Council
Ecghsa Board
Harold V. Graybear
North Augusta
Aiken
Graybeal
Ecghsa
Thibault
S.C
Book Store water project tied to flood ordinance
The EPA pays 75 percent of study and construction costs but would withhold funds until the flood ordinance takes effect. No reconsideration date set. Clerk of Court Sue Roe seeks computer hookup for about six months and 6500 dollars to improve operations. Robert Harte seeks office space near the courthouse as solicitor-elect prepares to assume duties in January.
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Environmental Protection Agency
Thompson
Sue H. Roe
Robert J. Harte
Harte
Council
Registrar of Mesne Conveyance
School millage boost approved for Aiken County area
Proposed chairmen warn against operating without contingencies as Aiken County Schools gain a 7.4 millage increase approved by the South Carolina General Assembly. Net taxpayer impact is 4.4 mills after a 3 mill debt service cut, totaling 96 mills.
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J.P. Kneece
Willis
Aiken County
S.C. General Assembly
Aiken
Saluda Counties
Saluda County
Registration Woes Complicate District Placement Before Election
Voters move without notice, precincts split across council and House districts, and maps are incomplete. Frances Pennington notes misplacements due to outdated data and post office box addresses. The Board urges affected voters to contact the office for duplicates and absentee ballots, warning problems may worsen at the general election.
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Board of Registration
Registration Board
Frances Pennington
Horse Creek Valley
Council
Ed Dudley
Beech Island
Pennington
Aiken County Election Commission
House
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