Aiken County board to debate 113 million budget and Freedman plan
The Aiken County Board of Education will hold a 7 p.m. meeting tonight at South Aiken High School to discuss a proposed 113,858,739 dollar budget for 1992 93 and the Freedman Central School closure proposal in Graniteville which could free funds for other programs. The night also covers a tree caused power outage in Midland Valley and profiles new Lower Savannah Health District director Dr Lewis B Harden.
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Aiken County Board of Education
Freedman Central School
Graniteville
Aiken County School Board
University of Iowa Medical School
Vietnam
Harden
Savannah Health District
Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Eisenhower Army Medical Center
Augusta
Garden veteran Melvin Robinson hauls eight pound turnip
In Aiken a retired teacher Melvin Robinson boasts a good year in his garden by growing an eight pound purple turnip. Dr Harry E Shealy Jr served 15 years on the city Minimum Housing Board of Adjustments and attended only one meeting, which he did with a 100 percent attendance record. The board disbanded at that meeting, a tone Dr Shealy says he enjoyed since his duties were minimal.
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Melvin Robinson
Robinson
Harry E. Shealy JR
City of Aiken
Minimum Housing Board of Adjustments
Shealy
School District Budget Adds 3.12 Percent Raise for All
Aiken County Public School District spokesman Carl Dawson says the current budget provides a 3.12 percent raise for all employees with teachers also receiving the standard step increase. Board member Bob Slay suggested reallocating funds if Freedman Central closes to boost steps for other staff.
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Carl Dawson
Aiken County
Dawson
Bob Slay
Freedman Central
County Hopes To Salvage Budget In South Carolina County
The Aiken County Council battles over a 21.1 million Fiscal 1993 budget with a 2.4 mill tax rise and a 15 per vehicle road fee. Councilman Ronnie Young challenges step and grade pay increases arguing they bypass the personnel ordinance, while the budget seeks to fund Public Works projects and staff pay adjustments for certified workers.
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Aiken County
Ronnie Young
Public Works Department
Young
Pete Ilar
Shepherd
Panel backs Freedman High as crime fight tool
A North Augusta task force led by Mayor Thomas W. Greene urges continued funding for Freedman Central High School. The letter to the Aiken County Board of Education argues the school keeps at risk students in school, reducing crime potential and offering options for dropouts to stay engaged and productive.
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North Augusta
Freedman Central High School
Thomas W. Greene
Aiken County
School
Freedman
Greene
Moore Bryant File for District 25 Senate and Circuit
Aiken County filings show Sen. Moore seeking District 25 in the Senate with 12 years in the chamber and district includes portions of Edgefield and McCormick. Attorney Carroll Brant filed for the 2nd Judicial Circuit solicitor’s office under the state Democratic Party. Bryant, Aiken public defender for 10 years, aims for elective office in the circuit that covers Aiken Bamberg and Barnwell.
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Aiken County
Homas
Democratic Party
Aiken
Carrol Brant
Sen. Moore
Senate
House
Edgefield
McCormick
Bryant
Bamberg
Barnwell
City OKs Purchase Of Vale Water System
The Aiken City Council voted to buy the Vale Water System for 140000 to gain future well capacity. About 500000 gallons daily currently, could exceed one million with expansion. Customers would pay about 25 to 30 dollars monthly. some residents urged stronger voice as repairs are tackled.
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Vale Water System
Aiken
Steven T. Thompson
Thompson
Vale
Couchton/Montmorenci
Bob Hines
Michael Anaclerio
Fred B. Cavanaugh
Ernie Livingston
Department of Health and Environmental Control
Roger P. LeDue
New School Site Annexation Clears First Reading
Aiken City Council passed first reading on annexing 5.29 acres on Chukker Creek Road for a proposed new elementary school in a 3-1-1 vote with Karen Papouchado opposing and Beverly Clyburn abstaining. The measure faces a second reading and public hearing July 13.
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Chukker Creek Road
Aiken
Woodside Plantation
Citizens Field
East Pine Log Road
Airport Road
Jehnssee Drive
First Reading
Woodward
Banks Mill Road
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U.S. 1
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Brian Duncan
City of
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Lisa J
S.C. Artssion
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Service Corps of Retired Executives
Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce
Richland St
Strom Thurmond Federal Building
Assembly St
Columbia
S.C
Red Cross
Salley Manufacturing
Salley
Asco Automatic Switch Company
U.S
Csra Business League
Augusta Chamber of Commerce
Broad St
Hitchcock
Ginny South
Gail Wertz
Ms. Wertz
Y Carl Langley
Schoo
Moore, Bryant File
Carl Lamuley
Moore
City Oks
Reading
Perry
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