Three Aiken County appointments announced by administrator
W. Scott Barnes says three Aiken County employees receive new roles. Robert A. Pilgrim, 26, becomes chief appraiser deputy tax assessor after a prior post in Pickens. Willie J. Boyd, 34, named recreation center director for Gregg Gran Itville County Park set to open June 22. Phillip L. Clarke, 27, promoted to EMS coordinator overseeing five stations and about 40 county workers.
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Pickens
University of South Carolina
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Senate Debates National Drinking Age and Driving Penalties
The Senate plans to open debate next week on a national drinking age of 21 and auto license removal for convicted drunk drivers. Two bills address the issue with differing approaches, aimed at curbing teen drinking and highway fatalities.
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New Mobile Home Policy Aims At Delinquent Taxes In Aiken County
Aiken County adopts stricter mobile home registration enforcement effective August 1 to collect delinquent taxes on about 2,600 homes. About 100 park owners learned of easier permit and registration changes, while some expressed concern over ownership transfer issues. The policy seeks to align owners with state tax laws.
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Florist Shop in Graniteville Damaged by Fire
The Masonic Center Florist in Graniteville was gutted by a blaze reported at 2 13 p m and under control by 2 17 p m Four fire trucks including Graniteville Co units responded The store workers saw a heater or compressor burn the cooler leading to total engulfment Damage estimated at 75000 with accounts receivable saved No injuries reported The doctor and novelty shop suffered smoke damage.
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South Carolina to drop voter registration card requirement
The South Carolina House passed a bill clearing the Senate to remove the need for voter registration certificates at the polls. Governor Riley must sign. Officials say the change eases poll work and reduces duplicates. A separate mail registration measure appeared to die in the Senate.
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