Tax cap shifts burden to lower income homeowners
The South Carolina General Assembly passed a measure capping residential property tax increases in reassessment years at 20 percent, a move supporters say helps elderly owners while critics warn it shifts costs to lower income residents. Aiken County officials caution it could raise burdens for those with less property value, even as millage calculations adjust revenue needs. Rep. Skipper Perry and Rep. Don Smith opposed the cap, arguing it shifts taxes from wealthy to poorer residents.
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Killian
Skipper Perry
R-Aiken
Don Smith
Perry
Summer Fun Arrives With Coca Cola Camp Across Aiken County
The official start of summer in Aiken brings a free traveling camp program for 6 through 12 year olds. Coca Cola sponsors 40 camp days, rotating weekly through early August with locations including Langley Pond and White Lee. Parks director Brian Sanders notes wide county access.
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Aiken
Aiken County
Brian Sanders
Seasonal to do list features local recreation options
A list of activities invites readers to enjoy Hopelands Gardens concerts, swimming at Richardson's Lake, visiting Hitch cock Woods, basketball at Odell Weeks and the Aiken County Recreation Center, and family fun at Citi zens Park. It also suggests Redcliffe Plantation, summer library reading, golf, beach or pool days, and day trips to Carowinds Six Flags See ACTIVITIES, Page 12A.
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Odell Weeks
Aiken County Recreation Center
First Day of Summer Brings Persistent Heat
Hot and humid conditions continue with a possible cool breeze later in the week. Nurse Kathy Culver of Doctor's Care urges outdoor safety including light clothing and ample fluids. Limit outdoor activity to cooler hours and avoid midday heat from noon to about 4 pm.
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Kathy Culver
Doctor’s Care
GOP Senate Debate Spurs Attacks Between Beasley and DeMint
In the final televised GOP runoff debate, former Gov David Beasley and Rep Jim DeMint traded sharp personal and policy barbs over deficits health care and trade as voters head to polls Tuesday. Each accused the other of initiating attacks amid a six candidate primary runoff. Beasley led with 37 percent to DeMint 26 percent.
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Conway
David Beasley
Jim DeMint
U.S. Senate
Beasley
DeMint
DriveThru Lottery opens near NC line in Fort Mill
A new DriveThru Lottery I-777 store near Interstate 77 in Fort Mill operates like a fast food window selling scratch-offs Powerball and cigarettes with a drive up service. Owners Chad Sangaree and Randy Salter converted an old bank and plan a grand opening with bands and food.
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N.C. State Line
Jimmy Samson
Lake Wylie
Julia McJunkin
Fort Mill
North Carolina State Line
Interstate 77
Carowinds
Chad Sangaree
Randy Salter
Salter
Sangaree
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Jeremy Schoolfield
Lee Summer
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Savannah River
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Richardson’s Lake
Langley Pond
Hitchcock Woods
Citizens Park
Redcliffe Plantation
County Public Library
Paramount's Carowinds
Charlotte
Six Flags Over Georgia
Atlanta
Disney World
Universal Studios
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Senate
Alonzo McKinney
Claude Cordell, Conway
Abby
Andard
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