New Ellenton Considers Sewer Fee Changes and Enforcement
Adams outlined that sewer revenue goes to the state, draining the city budget and hindering payroll. He proposed lowering minimum user fees to 20 or 15 dollars and moving the water rate base from 4,000 to 8,000 or 10,000 gallons, while Council hesitates to enforce the mandatory hook-up ordinance due to high fees.
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School Budget Cuts Intensify County Education Struggles
The Board proposes staffing and program cuts including a 1.7 percent district-wide raise cancellation and elimination of step increases. Plans to buy 1 cent mobile classrooms for 700 added students will be dropped, worsening teacher student ratios. Critics warn overcrowding safety nurse shortages and dec on solid deconsolidation debate. Potentially fuels factionalism amid budget gaps and upcoming meeting.
Governor presses beer and wine vote and defense fund
Governor demanded a new vote on beer and wine sales in areas voting again for the measure. Campbell backed a $5 million indigent defense fund funded by a 10 percent tax on criminal fines, with about $1.7 million for death penalty defense and the rest for public defenders. Lawmakers hope to override vetoes with two‑thirds majorities as the Legislature returns Friday. The $3.7 billion budget adds few new programs and no tax hikes, and takes effect July 1.
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Early retirement rules outlined for Du Pont workers at SRS
Herman notes 99 percent of eligible for the early plan are former Du Pont employees. In 1989 about 6,500 took early retirement in a $75 million package. They won’t be eligible for more WSRC offers and receive one week’s pay per year since 1989. WSRC may lay off 2,600 by Oct 1 with 60 day notice or pay in lieu. DOE weighs voluntary separations for workers not meeting age or service requirements.
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Holley Bar-B-Que Offers Southern Fourth of July Feast
Holley Bar-B-Que at 730 Augusta Rd offers takeout and catering for July 4 with items priced from 75 cents for hush puppies to 6.00 per pound for ribs and whole barbecue chicken. The buffet runs Wednesday to Sunday, featuring hash, baked beans, greens, macaroni and cheese, desserts, and two sauces.
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O Leary leaders form after May meeting in Aiken
Rep. Derrick organized the May 17 gathering in Aiken where O Leary leaders outlined a new business plan for SRS. He said the aim is to secure grant money to fund staffing for the advisory group and to pursue new missions for SRS. At a luncheon, Derrick praised about 100 community leaders from South Carolina for leading in support of DOE sites.
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