South Carolina’s Hodges battles federal court over plutonium site
Gov. Hodges accuses federal officials of broken promises as he and the DOE clash over moving six metric tons of plutonium to SRS to shut Rocky Flats. A court declined an injunction. Hodges declares a state of emergency and blocks the Site with troopers and police.
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Hodges
Graham
Energy Department
South Carlina
Ment
SRS
Rocky Flats
Atea
Denver
DOE
Currie
Scott Simpson
Simpson
Lionel Lofton
Tax Hike Sparks Debate Over School Funding
Aiken County officials discuss a millage increase amid concerns money won t automatically improve schools and residents budget strain. Board members argue for higher funding while noting state cuts removed 5 million from the district s operating budget, risking layoffs without budget safeguards.
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Bradley
Aiken County
Aiken
County council weighs budget options and tax shifts
The council plans to study insurance options and capital needs after July 1 to avoid a tax increase. They may shift 1 mill from USCA funds and review the Mattie C. Hall contract to cover a shortfall, with potential gains up to 163000. Future steps include extending dual taxation payments to other townships and considering New Ellenton’s request for dual taxation funds.
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Killian
Council
Ronnie Young
USCA
Mattie C. Hall
Kathy Rawls
Aiken
North Augusta
North
Augusta
Rawls
New Ellenton
Monetta
Wagener
Perry
LeWana McKenzie
Jim Sutherland
Whiskey Road planning draft advances to City Council
Aiken planning officials stress the need for a unified Whiskey Road overlay as the Southside draft nears City Council review. The Northside plan will follow, expanding beyond city limits to the utility area, with mid July task force meetings and additional representatives joining the effort.
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Planning ‘Commission
Ronny Bolton
Whiskey Road
Roger LeDuc
Planning Commission
Fred Cavanaugh
Northside
Aiken
Task Force
Ber
Ed Woltz
Cavanaugh
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Currie Saia Hoages
Gracie Waters
al Sry
Bazzle
Berk
Larry Murphy
Alexander
Peo
John Wade
Rariay
Rationar N. ‘Center
Bill Wertz
Williamsburg and
Richland
Silver Bluff
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