Aiken County Council Battles Tax Split Plans and Settlements
County and city officials from Aiken and North Augusta discussed a proposed settlement to avoid double taxation where county services are provided by cities. The plan would rebate about 40 980 to Aiken 31 911 to North Augusta and smaller amounts to nearby towns. A work session July 24 was set to review options and legalities.
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City ordinance ties permits to site plan review and tree safety
Planners integrate provisions into the building permit process. Roadways and parking areas are excluded from landscape rules. No permit may be issued until site plans are approved by the city building inspector or Planning and Zoning Commission. Hazardous trees may be removed with written authorization. Violators face misdemeanor charges with fines up to 200 dollars or up to 30 days imprisonment.
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Australian Court Resumes Hearings on Extradition Appeals
U S attorney Henry Dargan McMaster says the Australian federal court will resume extradition appeals hearings next month after four days of testimony. Defendants Wallace Edward Butler Jr. and Robert Leslie Riley, both in their 30s to 50s, gave testimony along with government representatives before the full bench.
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Summer weather outlook with scattered thundershowers across regions
Tonight mostly cloudy with 20 percent thunder chances and lows in the low 70s. Tomorrow marks the start of summer with partly cloudy skies and 40 percent thunder chances. highs near the mid 90s in some areas. Upcoming days expect hot, sunny spells with humid nights in the upper 60s to mid 70s. Regional details for mountains midlands and coast vary with showers possible in afternoon and evening. temperatures peak in the 80s to mid 90s across cities like Atlanta Asheville Charleston Columbia Savannah and Jacksonville.
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Rebels Block El Salvador Highways Amid War Moves
Leftist rebels blocked two main east west highways in El Salvador injuring and burning vehicles to divert troops as extensive anti guerrilla drives unfolded. In Nicaragua troops hunted anti Sandinista rebels near the Costa Rican border amid reports of heavy fighting and casualties.
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Heat and pets suffer as heat wave bakes South Carolina
Veterinarian Dr. Jay Jones warns heat stroke is a risk for dogs and even cats in backyards with temperatures rising quickly. He notes dogs die from heat, especially older or black dogs, and stresses quick cooling and medical help. Humans also face heat illness with signs like heavy sweating and nausea. A Bermuda high keeps temps in the low 90s with a 20 percent chance of rain for the next week.
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Ballot recount in Aiken County races faces Friday hearing
Melvin Purvis and Cecil Williams lead Senate bids while Terry Mc Millan Bill Weeks and Ted Willis contest House District 86. Recount may take five to six hours and runoff looms with final results by Tuesday. Protest by Holley Atkinson and McCromick seeks new election over alleged ballot mishandling and polling misconduct.
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